Do Olympic Gold Medal Winners Get Paid? USA Pays Medalists a Lot Less Than Other Countries!
It’s been revealed how much money gold, silver, and bronze medalists will earn for winning at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, kicking off tomorrow (July 26).
The Olympics will be airing on NBC this year with lots of fan favorite stars set to compete including gymnast Simone Biles, NBA star LeBron James, swimmer Katie Ledecky, and more.
According to Forbes, the US Olympic Committee gives gold medal winners $37,500 for winner the top prize at the Olympics.
Silver medalists end up taking home $22,500, while bronze medal winners made $15,000.
These numbers are a LOT less than other countries pay their Olympians.
Keep reading see which country does give the most money for Olympic medals…