Event Brief
Olympic Medals Face Criticism Over Defects
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Athletes report issues with medals detaching and breaking, prompting a review by the organizing committee.
WHO: Breezy Johnson, Franjo von Allmen
WHAT: Defective Olympic medals causing concern among athletes
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Cortina d'Ampezzo
WHY: Medals are breaking and detaching during celebrations
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