1st place medal

A gold medal is an award given to the athlete with the highest achievement in a competition or game. It is a precious symbol bestowed upon the first-place winner in the Olympics or international competitions.

When athletes receive a gold medal, they often shed tears of joy and run with their national flag. People all over the world celebrate and admire gold medalists.

A gold medal is more than just a symbol; it can be a turning point in an athlete's life. Olympic gold medalists, in particular, become national heroes in their home countries, receive various benefits, and often pursue careers as sports commentators or coaches.

Actual gold medals are not made of pure gold but are silver plated with gold. The Olympic gold medals have been made this way since the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. In the modern Olympics, the value of a gold medal lies more in its symbolic meaning, recognizing the athlete's effort and achievement, rather than its material value.