The Different Prizes Olympic Champs Can Win—Depending on Their Country and Sport

The Olympics doesn’t award cash to its champions, but many countries do—sometimes with cars, houses, and even cows, too.

These 13 Countries Will Pay Winter Olympic Gold Medalists $100,000 — Or More

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect ...
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Some Olympic Athletes Are Pocketing $792,000 for Winning a Gold Medal. Here’s Which Countries Pay the Most.

The IOC doesn’t award prize money, but some countries offer six-figure payouts and more for a podium finish at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games. For some Olympic athletes, a gold medal isn’t just ...