# @jamaicaobserver on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-VMsD9pxM6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22071211-jamaicaobserver-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/a318644594.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-06T14:07:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jamaica Observer (@jamaicaobserver) — https://gondola.cc/jamaicaobserver

## Caption

As Jamaica continues to chase more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, here are some fun facts about the coveted hardware:

Golden Glow: Olympic gold medals are actually mostly silver, with a thin layer of gold plating.

Ancient Roots: The tradition of awarding medals dates back to the ancient Greek Olympics, where winners received olive wreaths.

Let’s keep the momentum going and cheer for our athletes! 🌟🥇 

#GoldenGlory is sponsored by scotiabankjam flowjamaica,
supremeventures, redstripe, sunshinesnacksja and gatoradeja.

#Paris2024 #TeamJamaica
#OlympicGames #TrackAndField #JamaicanPride #JamaicaObserver
#AlwaysAhead
#OlympicFacts

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## Tags

olympicfacts, paris2024, teamjamaica, trackandfield, goldenglory, jamaicaobserver, olympicgames, alwaysahead, jamaicanpride

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