What’s in the Mysterious Cardboard Tube of the Paris 2024 Olympic Medals? Here’s the Answer

You have surely seen them during the awards ceremony: these mysterious cardboard tubes measuring about forty centimeters, proudly brandished by the Olympic champions together with their precious medals. But what exactly do they contain?

Contrary to wild theories that may have been circulating on social networks, no, this is not the treasure map that leads to the legendary One Piece! The reality, although less fantastic, is no less fascinating.

An enigmatic gift

This enigmatic cylinder actually contains an official poster of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, but beware, not just any poster!

This is a limited edition, specially designed for medal-winning athletes.

The artist behind the work: Ugo Gattoni

But who is the artist behind this collectible poster? It was Ugo Gattoni, a French illustrator and artist known for his detailed and abundant works, who had the honor of creating this unique piece. Revealed in March 2023, four months before the start of the Games, the poster immediately aroused the interest of the public and the media.

Gattoni’s style, recognizable among a thousand, is characterized by an extraordinary meticulousness and a sense of detail pushed to the extreme.