How much does the USOC pay athletes for Olympic medals?

Question

How much does the USOC pay athletes for Olympic medals?

Answer 1

I just heard today that they never have to pay taxes.

Answer 2

They pay the top people in sports every year (if its not olympic year they pay $ to top people in World championship competition).

This year its

25k for gold

15k for silver

10k for bronze

see here for that info and $ for other years, etc:)

http://www.usoc.org/content/index/894

Answer 3

me and my boyfriend were having this discussion 2 nights ago

he thinks they get paid alot

i dont

when the olympics started u got a vine wreath or some olives

i dont think they were supposed to be valuable but instead priceless

a gold medal should be enough

i suppose u could sell it

Answer 4

$25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze medals. However, if they are a 'professional' (tennis, basketball) they are expected to donate the bonus back to the USOC or to another 'sports' charity.

Answer 5

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