2026 Winter Olympics: Milan-Cortina medals explained (design, weight, figures)
A two-part design that tells the story of a collective victory
The medals of the 2026 Winter Olympics They embody a powerful symbol: a central division that unites the athlete and all those who supported them. One half captures the light with a smoother surface, the other asserts a more granular texture—a way of saying that the grace of the movement is built upon the harshness of the effort. The object remains understated, legible, and designed to last.
Dimensions, weight and manufacture: Italian goldsmithing in action
With 80 mm in diameter And 10 mm thick, These medals offer a confident, handheld presence. weight reached approximately 500 g for gold and silver and 420 g for bronze. The striking and finishing are entrusted to the Italian State Mint, a guarantee of precision and consistency.
Technical specifications (summary)
- Diameter : 80 mm
- Thickness : 10 mm
- Weight : ~500 g (gold/silver), 420 g (bronze)
- Structure : two complementary halves (smooth / textured)
- Ribbon : stable maintenance for the ceremony
Official presentation of the medals for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games
How many medals will be awarded at Milan-Cortina?
Between February and March 2026, 1,146 medals will be awarded across all Olympic and Paralympic competitions, in the same philosophy of design and inclusion.
Accessibility: useful and discreet details
The Paralympic versions retain the overall aesthetic, with integrated tactile and visual markers to facilitate metal identification. The goal: a beautiful, practical, and universally applicable piece.
Why this design will be a highlight of the 2026 edition
The caesura is not a break but a link: it unites the individual and the collective, Milan and Cortina, aesthetics and function. These medals tell the story of a journey, not just the moment of a podium finish.
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Technical specifications – 2026 Winter Olympics medals
• Concept : two halves (athlete + entourage)
• Dimensions : 80 mm × 10 mm
• Weight : ~500 g (gold/silver), 420 g (bronze)
• Total number : 1,146 medals (Olympic + Paralympic)
• Manufacturing Italian State Mint
• Accessibility : integrated tactile/visual cues
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