The world has begun to catch Olympic fever as we get ready to watch the Opening Ceremony in London on July 27th. Citizens will set aside their differences and unite with hopes that their nation’s Olympians will stand on the highest platform of the podium.
Athletes wait their whole lives for a chance to compete for that shiny gold necklace. The Olympic Medal is truly the ultimate prize for these competitors, but the allure of it all tends to outshine the history behind it.
Take a look at the infographic below and see how much you really know about the Olympic Medal.
