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Winter Olympics: Gold medalist Breezy Johnson’s medal breaks
Gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics detached from ribbons due to a possible design flaw, prompting an official investigation by organizers after multiple reports.
- After receiving her gold, the women's downhill ski champion said her medal detached from its ribbon during celebration, `I was jumping in excitement, and it broke.`
- The small attachment piece that secures medals to ribbons appears to have failed, as reports show Justus Strelow’s bronze fell when a medal clasp broke during reattachment.
- Reactions ranged from humorous to pragmatic, with Johnson saying `I’m sure somebody will fix it` after her medal detached from the ribbon, according to reports.
- Olympic organizers said they are investigating reports of detached medals, emphasizing they are `paying maximum attention` to ensure the medal presentation moments are flawless.
- The Olympic medal design is described as `two halves, one whole`, featuring a textured half and a smooth half, while Olympic organizers' public statements said `We are aware of the situation`.
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