Weighting in at 14 ounces, it is said to be the heaviest medal yet.


British designer David Watkins designed the back of the medal, which incorporated the bulky logo for London 2012 as well as a number of metaphorical features.

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Lookin' good! I've never seen an Olympic medal close up before.

Those look pretty nice!! I like the purple

I've been so pumped for the Olympics ever since the World Cup finished...

For the first time in awhile I reckon Australia have a really good shot at winning the 2012 Olympics.

 

Recently an Aussie won The Tour of France (or whatever it's called).

 

GOLD,GOLD,GOLD for James Magnussen. He won the mens 100m at the World Champs last night.

For the first time in awhile I reckon Australia have a really good shot at winning the 2012 Olympics.

 

Recently an Aussie won The Tour of France (or whatever it's called).

 

GOLD,GOLD,GOLD for James Magnussen. He won the mens 100m at the World Champs last night.

 

3rd maybe... at best. But how do you expect us to beat USA and China?

3rd maybe... at best. But how do you expect us to beat USA and China?

 

I'm not too sure on that. But what our athletes have shown in the Commonwealth Games last year and more recently the 2011 events proves we have a good chance.