"These exquisite medals represent the ultimate expression of athletic achievement," organising committee vice president Jiang Xiaoyu said. "The unique design represents the ambition of the Beijing Olympic Games."
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Jiang also took symbolic possession of the 3,000 medals for September's Paralympics from Australian mining company BHP Billiton, who sponsored the medals for both Games.
Image: Clinton Dines, BHP Bilton China President (left) with Beijing Olympics organising committee vice president Jiang Xiaoyu at the official handover ceremony on Thursday
Did you know? In ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded to the winners. The first place finisher was given an olive wreath to wear on his head while the second and third place finishers got nothing.
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