A STUNNING puzzle has many people scratching their heads.
It would take the eyes of a hawk to spot the hidden Olympic medals hidden among the athletes.
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Three Olympic medals are missing in this puzzle Credit: F Hinds
Jewelery experts F Hinds have created a timely puzzle, saying it took even their own champions 52 seconds to find them.
However, spotting all three medals in less than 20 seconds could mean a sharper eye than most.
Anyone can spot cyclists, runners, and other Olympic athletes — but they’re just distractions and take their eyes off the prize.
Only a real puzzle solver can find the hidden gems in the photo.
The optical illusion is truly festive, with French flags and torches around the scene.
However, there is one gold, one silver and one bronze medal at large.
Jeremy Hinds, jewelery specialist at F Hinds, commented on the missing medals and explained why they were a priceless find.
“Given the significance of the medals, which represent an incalculable amount of sporting talent, it is difficult to give them a true value,” he said.
“A common misconception is that medals are made of pure gold, silver or bronze.
“Actually, the medals are gold-plated, which means they have an iron base with gold and silver.
You have 20/20 vision if you can spot a darkened coin camouflaged in rocks and dirt in less than 14 seconds
“The plating on the bronze medals is a mixture of an alloy of copper, tin and zinc.
“Something important to note is that this year’s iron composite is actually taken from scrap metal from none other than the Eiffel Tower. Which means they’re made from the ultimate symbol of Paris.”
He estimated their monetary value at about $12,770 for the gold medal, $6,385 for the silver and $2,554 for the bronze.
If you’re still having trouble spotting the medals, focus on the athlete preparing to start, the runner crossing the finish line, and the gymnast showing off her flexibility.
Medals are located near each of these athletes.
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Three medals are for gymnasts, runners and cyclists Credit: F Hinds
READY FOR MORE?
If one Olympic-themed brain teaser wasn’t enough to spark your competitive spirit, there’s more.
There are 10 objects on the trail that are hidden in plain sight.
These are a soccer ball, a bicycle, a fencing foil, a badminton shuttlecock, a golf club, a boat, a basketball, a ribbon for rhythmic gymnastics, a high jump and a pole vault.
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There are 10 items to spot in this Olympic puzzle Credit: Bally Casino
Iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica are obvious, but finding 10 items in less than 30 seconds is quite the feat.
The ship is a simple place, with its large sail in the background.
The shuttle also seems out of place on the Paris skyline.
If you’re still scratching your head, fear not, there is a key to finding the missing items.
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Several items were scattered around the Olympic course Credit: Bally Casino
Categories: Optical Illusion
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