"Medal" is a tense thriller that tells the story of competition at the international level, where a significant role belongs not only to athletic ability, but also to intrigue, power struggles and internal dramas. The main character, a talented athlete, strives for victory at any cost, but the further he goes, the more he realizes that this victory may cost him his own happiness and dignity. The author successfully combines a dynamic plot with the psychological depth of the characters, which makes this book fascinating for the reader, who feels the power of internal conflict and the choice between fame and true happiness.