Olympic Games Participation Medals : Olympic Games Participation Medals donated by Gordy Crawford.
Title:
Salt Lake City 2002
Fun fact(s):
The vision statement of the Olympic Winter Games 2002 "Light the Fire Within" is etched into the back of the medal. It was also added to the front of the prize medal marking the first time that the theme of the Games was included on a medal.
More Info:
Participation medals were made from bronze and given to athletes and officials. A similar medal was made for volunteers but only has one athlete standing with arm outstretched on the front.
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Front of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for athletesFront of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for athletes
Back of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for athletesBack of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for athletes
Front of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for volunteersFront of Salt Lake City 2002 participation medal for volunteers