Everyone can’t bear to tear their eyes away from the Olympic games right now. But did you know how much these athletes make when they win a medal?
When you know what these athletes are fighting for, the medal race is much more exciting. You won’t believe how much they get paid for each medal.
When it comes to winning a medal, it’s not only about fame. There is also a cash prize involved.
Winning a medal means money for athletes. Many countries actually pay their athletes when they win a medal.
There is also an independent non-profit organization that pays athletes for their medals. They pay $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.
Most of the track and field athletes are really poor. Their average income is $15,000 a year.
Usian bolt is the exception. He made 20 million in one year.
