If you've ever wondered how much gold there is in an Olympic gold medal, the Internet will provide you with some interesting facts.
The last all-gold medal was awarded in the 1912 Olympic Games. The composition of the medals is determined by the host city's organizing committee, which must adhere to the specific standards. Gold and silver medals must be 92.5 per cent silver, while gold medals must have at least six grams of gold. With the cost of gold at about $1,650 an ounce, it could make for a pricey gold medal. [One ounce is about 28.3 grams.]
I'm sure that Olympians awarded a gold medal couldn't care less how much gold is in their medal. The prestige and honour that goes with the medal is determined by its colour, not the amount of its gold. Canada is proud of all its athletes, medal winners or not, whose commitment and dedication to their sport has made them Olympians.
Bob Thompson
Saanich
