Swimmers don't get paid much, as they have to be 'amateur' to compete in the Olympics. Most of their money is made from other jobs, and if their good enough advertising and sponsors. (Commercials, magazines, ads, etc.)
$2M over seven years or about $300K per year.
Phelps can make around $10,000 for an appearance at corporate events, swim expo's, etc. I also remember that a company (might have been Visa) was offering $1,000,000 bonus if he get Spitz's record of gold medals - naturally in addition to the already large endorsement deal.
well the Olympic games make more money then how much they pay for it. thank goodness for tourist that love sport
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over $90,000,000
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Olympic gymnasts don't get paid for their Olympic performances. They get a lot of money from endorsers like Nike or Subway but that's it.