As the 2024 Paris Olympics continue, audiences watching athletes receive their medals while on the podium might have one lingering question: What's in the box?
Gold, silver and bronze medalists, in addition to their medals, often receive additional gifts at the Olympics — flowers, stuffed animals, etc. In Paris, athletes have also been receiving a mysterious additional gift, in a slender gold-colored box.
According to the International Olympic Committee, the boxes contain an official poster for the Olympic games, designed by French artist Ugo Gattoni. The poster shows a stylized version of the city of Paris, with the various Olympic venues.