Singapore ranks highest, but top-of-table Norway and other nations do not pay their athletes anything for a podium finish.
Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.
For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.
According to Forbes, several nations have announced cash bonuses for athletes who win medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter ...
A breakdown of how much competitors at this year's Winter Olympics will pocket if they win gold has emerged, with only three countries not providing direct monetary incentives to their athletes. The ...
Team USA's Olympic gold payout may surprise you - especially compared to the nearly $800K offered elsewhere.
Part of the reason for the discrepancy could be the number of athletes who qualify for the Olympics. Hong Kong, for example, ...
Competing for your country in the Olympics is arguably the highest honor an athlete can achieve. While participating in ...