According to Forbes, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committees will award athletes who win gold medals $37,500, silver medals $22,500 and bronze medals $15,000. These award amounts compare slightly less favorably to other countries on an international scale.
According to CNBC in 2021, the following countries and territories are rewarding gold medalists with the following amounts:
Malaysia
: $236,000 for gold medalists
Kazakhstan
: $25,000 for gold medalists
Singaporean
: $737,000 for gold medalists
Hong Kong, China
Athlete Jiang Min's gold medal win earns him 768,000 dollars
These data show that the amount of money awarded to gold-medal athletes varies significantly across countries and regions, reflecting differences in the importance attached to sporting achievement and the financial investment made by countries.
Additionally, Forbes' previous list of highest-paid athletes had James making $128.2 million between May 1, 2023 and May 1, 2024 (including $80 million in off-the-court earnings). Other athletes with higher earnings include:
Stephen Curry
: $102 million
Kevin Durant
: $93.3 million
Joel Embiid
:: $57.7 million
Anthony Davis
: $46.2 million
Devin Booker.
: $46.2 million
Jayson Tatum
: $45.2 million
These figures demonstrate the huge earning potential of top athletes both on and off the playing field, especially through off-field commercial activities and endorsements.
From gold medal awards to lists of the highest-paid athletes, these figures not only reflect the athletes' competitive level and market value, but also highlight the significant differences in sports investment and returns in different countries and regions. In the future, with the development of global sports and the further expansion of the market, we will witness more athletes' brilliant achievements and rich returns.