Did you know that athletes on Team USA can earn some serious cash for winning medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Check it out – gold medalists get $37,500, silver medalists get $22,500, and bronze winners pocket $15,000, according to the Olympics.
But get this: some other countries pay even more! For example, gold medalists from Malaysia can grab around $236,000, Kazakhstan’s winners score about $250,000, and Singapore’s gold medalists rake in a whopping $737,000.
It's not all about the money, though. Team USA athletes also get a healthcare package that covers medical care, therapy, mental health services, and vision.
Plus, they have access to sports medicine clinics in California, Colorado, and New York. And as if that wasn't enough, gold medalists in Track and Field events will score an extra $50,000 from World Athletics.
Winning gold brings not only pride but also a nice financial boost for the athletes representing Team USA.