How much Olympians get paid - from six-figure sums to salary that's the same as working at Nando's
ok.co.ukEvery medal-winning athlete goes home with the same two prizes in their hands from the Paris Olympics 2024. Simply, a chunk of admittedly very well-earned metal denoting their bronze, silver or gold win and another special souvenir – a poster in a yellow box, depicting Paris including the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine.
But, shockingly, their financial rewards wildly differ. Although no Olympians get paid for competing, winners from one particular country are gifted a two-bed apartment for their endeavours, while others can scoop as much as £587,000 for being at the very top of their game, or as little as nothing.
Nor do they earn the same in training for their Olympic places, as this depends on their particular sport. Of course, it’s not just about the money – every winner will be basking in the glory of being the very best in their field and, for some, it’s an extra-special achievement.
Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free This includes sportspeople such as rower Georgie Brayshaw, 30, who was paralysed and in a coma at the age of 15 after a horrifying accident but has gone on to win gold.
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