Olympic Games Participation Medals : Olympic Games Participation Medals donated by Gordy Crawford.
Title:
Salt Lake City 2002
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City 2002 Participation Medals

Front: Legend: "XIX Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake 2002" above three athletes bursting from mountain with Olympic rings below.

Back: Legend: "Light the Fire Within" on Delicate Arch with mountain range behind and Salt Lake Olympic Emblem below.
Medals presented in wood case in cloth bag.

Designer: Unknown
Mint: O.C. Tanner, Salt Lake City, UT
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