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- Olympic athletes who win a medal receive a wide range of financial prizes.
- US Olympians receive $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for a silver, and $15,000 for a bronze.
- Hong Kong offers the highest reward, with gold medalists earning up to $768,000.
Winning a medal at the Olympics might be the career achievement of a lifetime — but it doesn't come with guaranteed riches.