Olympic medal design revealed

Sydney Olympics organisers have unveiled the medals for the Games which start on September 15.

The medals feature the Sydney Opera House and the Olympic torch on the reverse side with the Olympic rings overlaid in the centre of the design.

The front design incorporates Nike - the Goddess of victory, not the Goddess of sport shoes - holding a laurel wreath over her head, while cradling a bundle of palm fronds in her arms, seated beside a Grecian urn.