# Space-Infused Olympic Medals The Gold 2014 Olympic Medals Will Be Merged with Meteorite Fragments By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-07-27 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2014-olympic-medals References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-7-26/fragments-russian-meteor-be-embedded-olympic-medals) & [en.rian.ru](http://en.rian.ru/sports/20130724/182403068/Out-of-This-World-Sochi-Champions-to-Get-Meteorite-Medals.html) A series of 2014 Olympic medals will be created with pieces of Russian meteorite. The medals will be embedded with pieces of a space rock that struck Russia earlier this year. As a result, winning athletes will be able to carry a piece of Russian history with them. Seven of the gold medals for the Sochi Winter Olympics will contain a meteorite shard. Winners of the [men's 1,500 meter speedskating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmaster-milano-cortina-2026), the men's K-125 ski jump, the women's super giant slalom and other events will receive a space-infused medal. The decision to add [meteorite fragments to Olympic medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-medals) comes as a result of the event's historical importance. According to Chelyabinsk Region Culture Minister Alexei Betekhtin, the medals have pieces of space rock "because both the [meteorite strike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-nwa) and the Olympic Games are the global events.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Olympics](https://www.trendhunter.com/olympics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space-infused Olympic Medals:** Creating Olympic medals with meteorite fragments presents an opportunity for a unique and memorable sporting experience. - **Historical Commemoration in Sports:** Embedding meteorite shards in Olympic medals reflects a trend of commemorating significant events in sports, offering a new way to honor historical moments. - **Integration of Natural Elements in Sports:** Incorporating meteorite pieces into Olympic medals demonstrates the trend of integrating natural elements to enhance the aesthetics and symbolism of sports achievements. ### Where This Applies - **Sports and Entertainment:** The integration of meteorite shards into Olympic medals presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to create more immersive and collectible sports memorabilia. - **Space Exploration:** The collaboration between space science and the Olympic Games opens up opportunities to promote the space exploration industry and engage a wider audience. - **Art and Design:** The use of meteorite fragments in Olympic medals combines art, design, and history, offering an opportunity for creative collaborations and unique craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Split-Surface Olympic Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-medals.md) - [Mountainous Milan Olympics Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-medal-design.md) - [Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bg-859-bronze-gold-edition.md) - [Meteorite-Infused Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-constellation-meteorite-collection.md) - [Sports Medal-Protecting Opulent Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medals-trunks.md) - [Space Rock Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-rock-cocktail.md) - [Meteorite Dust-Made Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-space-agency-1.md) - [Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-leotards.md) - [Slick Steel Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-olympic-and-paralympic.md)