Olympic officials have already been busy handing out medals during the Paris Summer Games. The total number of medals – gold, silver and bronze – awarded was well into the low three figures as ...

The first modern Olympic medal was awarded in 1896, with designs varying from mundane to ostentatious. Since the beginning of the 2000s, we've seen more than a fair share of unique Olympic medal ...

The 1992 event in Albertville, France, were the first and last time the Olympic rings were used on both sides of medals. Handmade out of glass set with gold, silver or bronze, these Lalique medals ...

What are Olympic medals made of? According to International Olympic Committee regulations, the Olympic gold medals must be made out of at least 92.5% silver. But then are plated with gold.

Daley, 30, now has five Olympic medals in his collection ... Daley regularly posts tips on how to knit and photos of his handmade pieces. But his most viral and lauded knitting moment occurred ...