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US Olympic Payouts Lag Behind Global Competitors

2/17/2026

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  • At the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) offers $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze.
  • The USOPC payouts rank lower than many countries.
  • Singapore leads with gold payouts of about $792,000.
  • Poland offers gold medalists a package including a car and an apartment worth about $211,000.
  • Some athletes receive bonuses from private sponsors.