Imagine working for your entire life to achieve something only a handful of humans can say they've done, only to have the accomplishment recorded on the back of a receipt from a chain restaurant. If you can honestly say you know how this feels then you are in the same boat as Kyle Snyder.
Snyder is one of a number of medalists from the 2016 Rio Olympic Games that have noticed that their medals are defective in some way, according to a report from The Baltimore Sun.
Just days after Snyder became the youngest American to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, he noticed that his gold medal was scratched after light handling and your everyday celebrating which can be expected from an Olympic champion.
Reports mention Snyder is one of over 100 athletes from around the world to notice slight defects in their medals. Seven American basketball players have noted that their medals are flawed in some way, but the Rio Games spokesman has stated that the most common damage is to medals that have been dropped or mishandled in some way. These medals have been discolored or are rusting in areas where the varnish has worn off.
The United States Olympic Committee has asked that athletes concerned about the status of their medals to return the medal for evaluation. The International Olympic Committee and the organizers of the Rio Games will replace any medals that have been deemed defective.
