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Why do Olympic winners bite their medals?

April 1, 2026

Why do Olympic winners bite their medals?

Olympic athletes biting their medals has become a global photo‑op tradition. We explain the real reason behind the pose, from outdated gold‑testing myths to what photographers actually want.

IOC bans transgender women from women’s Olympics events

IOC bans transgender women from women’s Olympics events

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Most Olympic Medals Ever: countries and athletes with the greatest medal hauls in history

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Breezy Johnson wins historic Olympic Gold — then watches the Medal break in celebration

Breezy Johnson wins historic Olympic Gold — then watches the Medal break in celebration

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Nico Porteous: The trailblazer who changed New Zealand’s Winter Olympic history

Nico Porteous: The trailblazer who changed New Zealand’s Winter Olympic history

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Kirsty Coventry elected as President of the International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry elected as President of the International Olympic Committee

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Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement at 40 following successful knee surgery

Lindsey Vonn to come out of retirement at 40 following successful knee surgery

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Paris Paralympic Games come to a close with rainy electro party

Paris Paralympic Games come to a close with rainy electro party

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Breaker Raygun defends her record, says criticism was born of ignorance

Breaker Raygun defends her record, says criticism was born of ignorance

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Tom Daley announces retirement after claiming silver at Paris Olympics

Tom Daley announces retirement after claiming silver at Paris Olympics

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