Team GB are storming the medal table at the Olympics, with champion diver Tom Daley finally snatching his first gold on Magic Monday.
And the medals keep on coming, with pro swimmers Tom Dean and Duncan Scott winning gold and silver for the 200m freestyle. Sports tournaments like Wimbledon dish out lots of dosh, giving athletes like Andy Murray - who scored Olympic gold in London and Rio - some serious motivation to reach the top.
Winning a gold medal for their country is the ultimate goal for every athlete at the games - but what else do they take home as a reward for their hard work?
New research from coaching platform Ezra has uncovered the countries which splash the most - and the least - cash when athletes win a gold medal.
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