Let the games begin! Following their impressive medal finishes at the Olympics and Paralympics, athletes can expect to take home an impressive salary per competition victory.Olympians traditionally earn a generous monetary reward from their home country after clinching a gold, silver or bronze medal in their sport.While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) — which organizes the Games — does not pay athletes for their winning performances, many countries offer some form of compensation for a podium finish on their own.For instance, the United States offers winners a modest salary per medal, while other countries have their own bonus amounts set.
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