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February 16, 2026
Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals
For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.

TL;DR
- Singapore offers the highest payout for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, at about $792,000.
- Hong Kong and Poland also provide substantial monetary and material rewards for medalists, including cars and apartments.
- Italy and South Korea offer significant cash bonuses for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
- The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee awards $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze.
- Norway, despite its historical success, does not award cash bonuses but offers financial support for competing athletes.
- The United Kingdom and China do not have standardized national payout structures for Olympic medals, with rewards often coming from other sources like UK Sport or provincial/sponsor levels.
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