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On the obverse, a naked victorious athlete, taking the hand of his rival, seated on the ground, to help him to get up. Underneath, the Olympic rings. On the reverse, a harp as a symbol of the cultural programme of the Games and the different sports equipment, winter as well as summer, forming an arch. In the centre, the inscription " VIIIeme OLYMPIADE PARIS 1924 ".

The reverse of the medal is occupied by the representation of an athlete helping one of his opponents to stand. This motif thus perfectly illustrates the solidarity that we expect from any athletes taking part in the Olympic Games. Besides this, the Olympic rings appear for the first time on a medal (they are visible here on the upper part of the medal) ©IOC

Paris 1924-A race.

Paris 1924-800m

Paris 1924-The race.

Paris 1924-The Swiss delegation.

Paris 1924-WEISSMÜLLER John (USA).

Paris 1924-800m-The start.