Medals News

2013 Boston Marathon medals appear on eBay, maker is 'disgusted'

Attleboro - Several Boston Marathon medals have appeared on eBay in the wake of the tragic bombing that occurred on April 15. The manufacturer of the medals said he was disgusted to learn people are selling them.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 8 comments

Op-Ed: Veterans throw away medals in Chicago anti-NATO protest

Chicago - Watching the Chicago anti-NATO protest live was a very moving experience. Part of the protest included veterans throwing their medals away, including Scott Olsen.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 7 comments

Marion Jones Medals to be Reallocated

After nine years the IOC are ready to reallocate the medals taken from disgraced Olympian Marion Jones after doping scandal.

In the Media by Kristofor Molson - 2 comments

Hunt on in U.K. for Fake Veteran Who Wore 17 Medals at Parade

Efforts are underway in the U.K. to identify a man who joined in one of the country's largest Remembrance Day parades wearing 21 medals and badges military experts say it would been impossible for one man to have been awarded.

In the Media by Chris Dade - 1 comment

2010 Olympic medal design revealed Thursday

The new design for the 2010 Winter Olympic medals was unveiled Thursday morning. The new design was created by Canadian aboriginal artist Corrine Hunt.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 5 comments

Paralympic prowess makes South Africans proud

South Africa was taken by surprise by the performance of its Paralympic team, providing a much-needed injection of national pride.

In the Media by Nicole Broome

Canada: Father Asks Why Son Won't Receive Sacrifice Medal

Master Cpl. Jeffrey Scott Walsh was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow soldier. His father is asking why his son will not receive Sacrifice Medal.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 7 comments

The European Union Wins Beijing Olympics

A small European Union (EU) youth organization, the Young European Federalists has rattled cages. The minor think tank normally attracts little attention, but one of their sillier ideas has outraged the UK Euro-phobes.

In the Media by Tim Neale - 3 comments

Newsday missing Pulitzer medals

When three gold medals said to be Newsday's own Pulitzer Prizes were auctioned off, it was news to the newspaper. Newsday officials thought the awards for 1954, 1970 and 1974 were locked away in a safe.

In the Media by RobotGod - 3 comments

50 Years In The Making: Canada Claims Gold

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - On Sunday the Canadian Hockey Team completed a gold medal sweep in hockey for Canada at the Salt Lake City Olympics. Joe Sakic and Jarome Iginla scored two goals apiece to lead Canada to a 5-2 victory over the United States in ...

In the Media by Digital Journal Staff

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