Like most Canadians, I've never had the opportunity to touch an Olympic medal. Curler Cheryl Bernard stopped by the studio this week to chat about her experience in Vancouver. She brought along her silver medal and was happy to share it with anyone who wanted to see it up close. I have to say, I had goosebumps just holding the medal. They are heavier than you might think. 

Cheryl said she noticed how heavy the medals were when she wore it for several hours after it was awarded (although she wasn't complaining.) 

Several of my co-workers were able to get a close up look and feel of the medal. It was quite the experience. 

Psychologists are saying Olympic bronze medal winners achieve a greater level of happiness and satisfaction than athletes that get the silver medal. Is finishing third more rewarding that coming in second? Maybe not, but the research suggests that bronze medal winners don't over-analyze the loss the same way that silver medal winners do.