The Summer Olympics continued into its second week over the weekend as athletes competed in multiple sporting events with the hopes of winning a medal.
Being awarded the gold medal means an athlete is the best in competition in a particular event. As millions of spectators tuned in to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for gold medals in various sports, many might be surprised to find that the gold medals awarded at the Olympics are mostly made of silver.
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