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WATCH: Why do Olympians bite their gold medals?

Biting the medal is an iconic photo from every Olympics.

WATCH: Why do Olympians bite their gold medals?

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016 - 15:18

Biting the medal is an iconic photo from every Olympics, writes Steve Neville.

The gold medal winner, with the flag draped across their shoulders sinking their teeth into the gold medal.

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