Toronto 2015 Pan Am Medals: Every Athlete Will Want One Of These

The Pan American Games are here in Canada and soon every athlete will be after a medal.

Designed by Christi Belcourt and the Royal Canadian Mint, the Pan Am and Para Pan Am Medals are a sight to behold.

Barrick Gold Corporation actually sourced the gold, silver and bronze from three different countries to represent the participation of North, Central and South America in the Games.

The copper from Chile, silver from the Dominican Republic and gold from right here in Ontario.

Watch the full video above for more about these coveted medals because that's The One Thing You Should Know Today.

Also on HuffPost