2024 Olympic podiums to reference the Eiffel Tower

After unveiling the medal design last February - which feature iron forged from parts of the Eiffel Tower - the podium designs have now been unveiled. They will also be associated with Paris's most famous monument. The Olympic and Paralympic podium's design is directly inspired by the Iron Lady's metallic lacing, which can also be found in the capital's Gustave Eiffel inspired bridges.

The podium surfaces' gray coloring refers to the capital's famous zinc roofs. The choice of sober colors and a streamlined design reflects the desire to make the podium fit in with the festive look of the Games, as well as with the colors of each delegation's official outfits.

The podium's modular, built-in design enables it to adapt to different configurations (individual or team Olympic/Paralympic events) and allows for the limited number of produced structures (68 podiums in total).

The design, manufacturing and assembly of the podiums all meet Paris 2024's commitment to promote local businesses and a "made in France" certificate. The podiums are made of French wood and recycled plastic.

The plastic was processed by a company based in Seine-Saint-Denis, while the wooden structure was produced by a joiner and assembled by a small to medium business, also located in the Paris region.

Based on the same design as the Olympic podium, a feature since the London 2012 Games, the Paralympic podium stands out for its single-level configuration. Gold medalists stand in the middle, behind a raised façade. A side ramp with a slight incline (5%) facilitates access.