Each event hands out three honors: gold, silver, and bronze. With so many medals handed out each Olympics, it raises the question: What these are even made of? Are they really gold, silver ...

But then are plated with gold. CHANG: Well, I want to say real solid gold, silver and bronze, but this question you're asking is making me second-guess myself, I guess. SHAPIRO: As you should.

A look at the value of the metals found inside 2024 gold, silver and bronze medals. 2024 Summer Olympic medals include iron from the Eiffel Tower. Get stock picks, daily rankings, and pro-level ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the Games head to our latest updates. With the Summer Olympics underway in Paris, history is being made as teams end ...