2022年2月18日 · The iconic photos of Olympians biting their Olympic medals has become quite the tradition. Once an Olympic winner stands on the podium and is given their medal, they almost...

2024年8月4日 · When posing for a photo after finishing on a podium at the Olympic Games, we look at the strange tradition to take a bite out of the medal and the reason athletes do it

2020年1月24日 · Do you pump your fist? Cry tears of joy? No. You open wide and bite down on your Olympic gold. This seemingly odd habit actually is rooted in tradition, and at one time, served a legitimate purpose.

2024年7月30日 · We dig into the history and tradition of Olympic athletes biting their gold medals at the Olympics. Find out why. Plus, see how much the Paris 2024 Olympic medals are worth and what...

2021年7月30日 · “Our medals are made from material recycled from electronic devices donated by the Japanese public. So, you don’t have to bite them … but we know you still will.” But why do these victorious...

Olympic medals and other things made of gold, like coins, were all subjected to the bite test. This is because back in ancient times, untrustworthy people would try to bamboozle people by passing other metals with a golden appearance outside as the real deal.

2024年8月17日 · As the national anthem plays, these athletes often engage in a quirky ritual that leaves many spectators curious—biting their medal. This curious tradition has become a staple of Olympic celebrations, a gesture that seems as integral to the ceremony as the medal itself.

2024年8月8日 · The tradition of Olympic athletes biting their medals is a fascinating blend of historical practice, media influence, and symbolic expression. What started as a way to test for authenticity has become a playful and iconic gesture that captures the essence of Olympic victory.

2024年8月5日 · An Olympian broke his tooth in 2010 after biting his silver medal at the Winter Games, but winning athletes in Paris have kept up the tradition, striking the biting pose upon receiving...

2024年8月1日 · Photos of athletes celebrating their victory and biting into their hard-won gold medals are common at major sports events. On the occasion of the ongoing Olympic Games in France, a popular daily explains the phenomenon behind this mysterious custom.