The iron pieces embedded in the center of the Olympic medals each weigh 18 grams (about two-thirds of an ounce). They were cut from girders and other bits that were swapped out of the Eiffel Tower ...

Even the most patient crafter would lose their mind cutting out this intricate 12-inch model of the Eiffel Tower by hand. So thank goodness we’ve harnessed the powers of lasers which make short ...

When they make history at the Paris Games, Olympic medalists will take a bit of France and its history home, too.

A gold medal featuring iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower, designed by jeweler Chaumet. The medals will be awarded at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Benoit Tessier/Reuters ...

They were cut from girders and other bits that were swapped out of the Eiffel Tower during renovations and stored for safekeeping, according to Joachim Roncin, head of design at the Paris Games ...