Olympians' Financial Rewards Vary Widely Across Countries

From cash bonuses to quirky gifts, athletes' earnings for winning medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics differ greatly depending on their home nation.

Hong Kong and Singapore offer the highest cash rewards, with payouts of up to $768,000 and $745,300 for gold medals, respectively.
Some countries, like South Korea, provide additional benefits such as lifelong pensions or lump-sum payments.
Athletes from nations like Great Britain and Norway receive no direct cash bonuses for podium finishes.
In addition to cash, rewards can include apartments, cars, and other gifts from both governments and private companies.
The actual value of an Olympic gold medal is relatively low, but medals can fetch high prices at auctions, especially those won by famous athletes.