Olympic Organizers Reveal Cause of Broken Medals

So far, the Winter Olympics have treated American skier Breezy Johnson well.

She raced into first place during the women’s downhill, claiming an Olympic gold, but the medal came with a quick caveat. Or, more accurately, it broke, the ribbon separating from the medallion, amid some post-skiing celebrations.

“Don’t jump in them. I was jumping in excitement and it broke,” Johnson, according to The Associated Press. “I’m sure somebody will fix it. It’s not crazy broken, but a little broken.”

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