Spotlight Each Paris 2024 Olympic medal will contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press Feb 8, 2024 Feb 8, 2024 Updated Aug 13, 2024 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PARIS — An Olympic medal inlaid with a piece of the Eiffel Tower. How's that for a monumental prize?kAmp 96I28@?2=[ A@=:D965 49F?< @7 :C@? 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