More than 100 unhappy athletes have returned their defective medals to the Monnaie de Paris, who produced them.

Some of the medals that were won by athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics were beginning to deteriorate just months after winning them. However, according to the Associated Press, the French mint is going to replace several medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics after athletes raised concerns about the condition of the medals.

The International Olympic Committee have responded to news that over a hundred athletes had reportedly returned their medals. Recent reports revealed that several of the world's best athletes were returning their Olympic medals after noticing that they had deteriorated since the Pairs Games.

Some of the medals from the Paris Olympics seem to be quickly losing their shine. The French mint told The Associated Press on Tuesday that it is replacing a number of medals from the 2024 Paris Games and Paralympics after athletes complained that they have already deteriorated — with some posting pictures on social media.

Over 100 medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics have been returned to the Monnaie de Paris after athletes have proven instances of deterioration since the Games ended in August, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) told AFP Monday that the "defective medals" from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models.

As reported by news.com.au, a number of Olympians and Paralympians have returned the “deteriorated” medals, with many pointing out its now faded colour and rough texture. Last year, US skateboarder Nyjah Huston shared on his Instagram story that his bronze medal was looking considerably different than when he first received it.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has promised to replace the "defective medals" from the Paris 2024 Games after athletes complained about them being discolored. Among those affected is Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who clinched two bronze medals at the event.

Now, French publication La Lettre reports that over 100 athletes have returned their medals, which were produced by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) and contained a piece of the Eiffel Tower. La Lettre also reports that a trio of people have left the Monnaie de Paris in the wake of the deteriorating medals saga.