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 - 01:00
Steve Neville

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

But why do they do it?

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