Medal Misfortune: Milano Cortina Olympics Faces Medal Breakage Dilemma

At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, a series of incidents involving broken medals has prompted an investigation by organizers. Athletes, including American skier Breezy Johnson, have reported their medals snapping soon after ceremonies. The issue may relate to a design with a cord featuring a legally required breakaway mechanism.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-02-2026 19:02 IST | Created: 09-02-2026 19:02 IST
Medal Misfortune: Milano Cortina Olympics Faces Medal Breakage Dilemma
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At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, several incidents of broken medals have caused concern among participants and spectators. The event's organizers have launched a thorough investigation into these mishaps, which have notably affected figures like American downhill skier Breezy Johnson.

"We're aware of the situation and are taking it very seriously," stated Andrea Francisi, Chief Games Operations Officer, during a press briefing. The medals, meant to symbolize athletes' triumphs, are reportedly breaking due to a design flaw that includes a breakaway cord mechanism mandated by law.

Reports of similar issues have surfaced from athletes including Germany's Justus Strelow and Sweden's Ebba Andersson, who faced the disheartening reality of damaged medals post-ceremony. Solutions are being sought to prevent further occurrences at these esteemed games.

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