Yes, there have been instances of underage athletes winning gold medals at the Olympics. One notable example is Marjorie Gestring, who won a gold medal in diving at the age of 13 during the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Additionally, some gymnasts have faced scrutiny regarding their ages, such as the Chinese gymnasts at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. These cases often raise discussions about age verification and eligibility in sports.
There are hundreds of Olympic gold medal winners alive as of 2013.
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they receive a medal
Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.
There are no WIMERS. There can be winners though.
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Here in Britain the answer is no
That will be based on the country. The US Olympic committee pays an award bonus of $25,000 for a gold medal.
Some Olympic Quarter Mile gold medal winners include John Baxter Taylor and Glenn Davis. You can learn more about these athletes online at the Wikipedia website.