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flag U.S. Olympians received $200,000 each from a billionaire donation, despite modest medal bonuses.

flag At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, medalists received cash rewards ranging from nearly $800,000 in Singapore to zero in several European nations. flag The U.S. awarded $37,500 for gold in individual events, placing it in the lower half of responding countries, but all over 200 Team USA athletes—Olympic and Paralympic—received $200,000 each due to a billionaire donation. flag The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee paid $14.37 million to 577 athletes in 2024, reflecting broader financial support despite modest medal bonuses. flag Rewards vary by nation, event type, and competitor count, highlighting global disparities in recognizing Olympic success.

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