On the 26th, the medal pattern for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics was officially announced.
The medal consists of multiple rings and is named "Concentric".
The design is inspired by the ancient concentric circle jade wall, which echoes the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games medal "Golden Inlaid Jade"; the front of the medal is engraved with traditional Chinese patterns, with ice and snow patterns and auspicious clouds; the back is engraved with 24 dots and sports arcs. Taken from the ancient astronomical map, it symbolizes the vast starry sky, and also symbolizes athletes as bright as stars!
After seeing the medals of the Beijing Winter Olympics, are you curious about other interesting Winter Olympic medals in history?
Medals for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
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2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Medals
The design is inspired by the texture of the tree trunk. The front of the medal has the Olympic rings pattern, and the back is engraved with the name of the competition and the emblem of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The medal lanyard is made of traditional Korean fabrics. The lanyard, which is interwoven with light cyan and light red, is embroidered with Korean patterns and other design elements.
The gold, silver and bronze medals weighed 586 grams, 580 grams and 493 grams respectively.
Among them, the surface of the gold medal is plated with 6 grams of gold with a purity of 99.9%.
Sochi Winter Olympics medals.
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Medals for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
The medal design symbolizes the great integration of different cultures and nations in Russia.
The main body is divided into two parts, one side is a solid part, the other side is a silver-white hollow mosaic design, and the natural scenery of Sochi is also painted on it.
The front side of the medal is engraved with the five Olympic rings in the solid part, the back side is the English name of the competition and the Sochi Winter Olympic emblem, and the side is the official name of the 22nd Winter Olympic Games written in Russian, English, and French.
Vancouver Winter Olympics medals.
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2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics medals
The surface of the medal presents undulating waves, reminiscent of the waves, snow and mountains common in Canada's natural landscape.
The front patterns are all taken from two abstract paintings with strong ethnic characteristics created by Canadian designer Corinn Hunter, which also means that each medal is unique.
On the back of the medal are the official names of the competition in English and French, as well as the 2010 Winter Olympics emblem and the name of the sport.
Medals for the Torino Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics
Different from the above-mentioned medals, the medals of the Torino Winter Olympics have a hollow design, which symbolizes the five Olympic rings.
The surface of the medal has been carefully designed, using the contrast of fullness and blank space, with shiny and smooth texture.
When the medal is hung on the chest of the athlete, the hollow area of the medal is just close to the heart area, which also symbolizes the vitality of the athlete.
Only then can the medal become "complete".
The Yancheng Lake Eastern Olympics Medal.
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2002 Yanhu
Cheng
Winter Olympics medal
The medal is designed in the shape of a rain flower stone, just like the stones found in the creeks and rivers of Utah.
On the front, an athlete holding a torch stands out from the flames, representing the perseverance of mankind, and his feet are the Olympic rings.
The medal is also engraved with the slogan of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Heart".
On the back, Niche, the Greek goddess of victory, holds a small leaf representing victory, symbolizing the olive branch garland presented to the winners of the ancient Olympics, and Niche's arms are wrapped around the pattern of sports.
The bottom of the medal strap ring is the Roman numeral XIX, which symbolizes the 19th Winter Olympics.
Medal for the Nagano Winter Olympics.
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1998 Nagano Winter Olympics Medal
The medal is very local. It is made with Kiso lacquer craftsmanship, and the surface is decorated with embossing and gilding.
The front of the medal is printed with a pattern representing the rising sun, and the two sides are surrounded by olive branches.
The five rings and emblem are printed on the back, and there is a pattern of the sun rising over the top of the mountain.
This medal is full of literary and artistic sense, and the color scheme is also very eye-catching.
Medal for the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics
It is made of granite as the basic material, and then added with metal components such as gold, silver, and copper.
The front of the medal is printed with the five-ring logo, and the back is the silhouette of a skier.
There are irregular geometric patterns like snowflakes at the bottom of the medal, which is quite wintery.
It is worth mentioning that before this Winter Olympics, both the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics were held in the same year.
In order to stagger the time between the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics, the Lillehammer Winter Olympics were held in 1994.
This is also the only Winter Olympics to be held in two years.
Albertville Winter Olympics medal.
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1992 Albertville Winter Olympics Medal
Seeing the medals of the Albertville Winter Olympics, you will immediately feel a refreshing breeze.
The body of the medal is made of glass.
It is reported that 35 people are required to participate in a medal from production to completion.
The front of the medal has a five-ring pattern in the foreground and a valley in the background. The gradient design gives a sense of perspective.
A three-dimensional laurel branch is engraved on the top of the medal. On the back of the medal, a decorative pattern is carved on the colorless glass, and the lines symbolize the mountains.
Medal for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics
The 1988 Winter Olympics were held in Calgary, Canada.
On the front of the medal is the official badge, engraved on it: "XVes Jeux Olympiques d'hiver XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary 1988".
The back is full of design, engraved with an athlete wearing a laurel crown and a silhouette of an indigenous person wearing a headgear composed of ski poles, sleds, snowboards, skates, sticks, sledges and rifles.
Medal for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics
The medal changed the appearance of the circle, replaced by irregular geometric shapes.
On the front is the official emblem, a pictographic snowflake pattern and five Olympic rings, with the words "XIV ZIMSKE OLIMPIJSKE IGRE SARAJEVO 1984" engraved on it.
The pattern on the back of the medal is the head of an athlete wearing a laurel crown.
Medal for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
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Medals for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics
The front of the medal is engraved with a hand holding a torch, with the Olympic rings and the inscription "XIII OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES".
On the back is a bunch of pine branches with pine cones and the official emblem and inscription: "LAKE PLACID 1980".
Medal for the 1976 Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics
In 11976, Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics for the second time.
The front of the medal is the emblem of the Olympic Games. The emblem is composed of the Olympic rings and the city emblem. The emblem shows the famous bridge of Innsbruck.
For centuries, this bridge has symbolized friendship and the unity of the people of the world.
The words "XII OLYMPISCHE WINTERSPIELE INNSBRUCK 1976" are engraved around the pattern.
The back of the medal has the Alps as the background, and the foreground on the right is the Olympic flame.
Medals for the 1972 Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics
The shape design is very soft, the curved lines remain slack, symbolizing the soft snowflakes, and the pattern in the shape of the skating rink evokes the calm and serene scene in people's impression.
The back of the medal is engraved with a Japanese inscription and the official emblem.
Medals for the 1968 Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics
For the first time, the medals of this year are distinguished in patterns according to different sports items.
The front of the medal is the symbol of the Olympic Games, and the back is the pictogram of the sport.
Medals for the 1964 Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck
In this Winter Olympics, the name of the sport is engraved on the medal for the first time. The front of the medal is the majestic Alpine scenery, and the words "INNSBRUCK 1964" are engraved around it.
On the back of the medal, the emblem of Innsbruck is connected to the Olympic rings, and the words "IX-OLYMPISCHE WINTERSPIELE" are engraved around the medal.
Medals for the 1960 Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics
On the front is the profile of a young woman, and behind her is the profile of a young man, symbolizing young people from all over the world. The inscription around the head is "VIII OLYMPIC-WINTER GAMES".
The back of the medal is still a simple Olympic ring pattern, and the upper part is engraved with the Olympic motto of "higher, faster, stronger".
Medal for the 1956 Winter Olympics.
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Medal for the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics
The front image is a woman's head, with the Olympic rings as the crown.
Behind her is the Olympic flame.
The words "VII GIOCHI OLIMPICI INVERNALI" surround the avatar.
The pattern on the back is based on the Pomagagnon Mountain, one of the symbols of the Olympic Games, and the snowflake pattern covers the background.
Medals for the 1952 Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics
On the front is a torch supported by the five Olympic rings, and Olympic mottos are printed around it.
On the back of the medal is a figure that resembles the appearance of Oslo City Hall, as well as three snowflakes of various shapes.
Medals for the 1948 Winter Olympics.
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Medals at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz
The name of the Olympic Games is engraved between two snowflakes on the front. On the back, there is a large hand holding a torch in front of the five Olympic rings. Six snowflakes dot the left and right blank spaces.
Medals for the 1936 Winter Olympics.
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Medals for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympics
The upper part of the front is an ancient chariot drawn by three horses driving on the victory arch bridge composed of four rays, and the goddess of victory is sitting on the chariot holding a crown of laurels.
The lower part is a pattern composed of several winter sports equipment.
There is not much design on the back of the medal, only the Olympic rings and the name of this Olympic Games.
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The 1932 Winter Olympics medals.
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Medal for the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics
The shape of the medal resembles a blooming sunflower.
On the upper half of the front of the medal, a winged goddess is above the clouds, holding a laurel crown in her right hand.
At the feet of the goddess is the winter sports field, ski jumping and Lake Placid with the Adirondack Mountains as the background.
The curved shape on the edge of the medal symbolizes ancient stone pillars.
The upper part of the back of the medal is the Olympic rings, and the lower part is the laurel branch.
The 1928 Winter Olympics medals.
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Medals of the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz
The medal is engraved with a skater surrounded by snowflakes, with the Olympic rings and olive branch on the back of the medal.
The 1924 Winter Olympics medals.
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Medals at the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics
In 1924, the first Winter Olympics was officially born.
At that time, a total of 16 countries participated in this grand event held in Chamonix, France.
The medal design for the first Winter Olympics is very simple. The front of the medal is a winter athlete with open arms.
He is holding a pair of skates in his right hand and a pair of snowboards and poles in his left hand.
The background is the Alps and Mont Blanc.
The time and venue are engraved on the back.
(Reporter Xing Rui)