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Here's how much athletes at the Paris Olympics earn for winning medals
The Paris 2024 Olympics is well underway, with dozens of medals already handed out. Aside from a medal, a stuffed toy of the Olympics mascot and a “mysterious” box containing the official event poster, some medalists receive additional financial rewards for their efforts. While the International Olympic Committee does not give out prize money for winning medals, several countries do reward their athletes with medal bonuses. Below are some of the payouts, based on information compiled by CNBC from national Olympic committees, sports associations and local reports. Hong Kong and Singapore offer the highest payouts ... (full story)