Thousands of athletes competing in Milan Cortina, all in pursuit of an elusive gold medal. Household names like Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim and Ilia Malinin are hoping to add to their legacies with Olympic golds. Meanwhile, the magic of the Olympics means there’s bound to be inspiring comebacks and breakout stars who emerge atop the podium. Olympic medals are one of the many ways host cities distinguish themselves, often adorned with culturally and historically-significant elements. The Milan Cortina medals, released this past July, are no different. Here is a look at the history of Olympic medals, what the Milan ... (full story)