They definitely do because they're famous!!
Many nations pay their athletes for winning a medal, but the US does not. In the US, many athletes earn money from product sponsorship such as energy bars, drinks, bicycle manufacturers, etc.
The Olympic Committee awards its athletes, $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. The athletes still have to pay taxes on whatever money they win.
international Olympic committee
No, you have to be amateur I believe.
Olympic athletes are not paid to participate, or receive monetary rewards for medals awarded.
yes,they get money
Some athletes have dual citizenship and will compete for the country in which they can make the Olympic team.
they have to pay lots of money
Many nations pay their athletes for winning a medal, but the US does not. In the US, many athletes earn money from product sponsorship such as energy bars, drinks, bicycle manufacturers, etc.
Athletes do make to much money and I dont think that they should make this much.but then they do deserve it...
no
The Olympic Committee awards its athletes, $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. The athletes still have to pay taxes on whatever money they win.
It is not a waste of money because countries are able to showcase their athletes Also, it gives a country something to be proud of, and it is a huge thing for athletes.
How much money do Olympic track and field athletes earn for setting a world record?
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
There were total of 11,196 athletes in 2008 Beijing Olympics
There are 184 athletes in the Dutch (Netherlands) olympic team