Does Russia pay for gold medals?
Does Russia pay for gold medals?
According to Forbes, Great Britain, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden don’t provide monetary incentives for their athletes winning an Olympic medal (as of the 2020 Summer Olympics).Incentives by Country (USD equivalent in 2021)
Countries
Russia
Gold
$61,000
Silver
$38,000
Bronze
$26,000
According to Forbes, Great Britain, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden don’t provide monetary incentives for their athletes winning an Olympic medal (as of the 2020 Summer Olympics).
Incentives by Country (USD equivalent in 2021)
Countries | Russia |
---|---|
Gold | $61,000 |
Silver | $38,000 |
Bronze | $26,000 |