Gold Medal Earning Stats

This Olympics Infographic Shows The Salary Potential Of Placing Athletes

With the Olympic games only days a way it is no wonder that this Olympics Infographic shows the importance of 'The Race For the Gold.' The chart was created by the website TurboTax and shows how the most lucrative payouts will go to those elite athletes that place at the 2012 London Games. From tenacious tennis players to bold boxers, these athletic stars will represent the best their countries have to offer the sports world. Yet, those lucky few American winners accomplishing Olympian status will receive an extra bonus.

The United States Olympic Committee will pay out select athletes winning Gold a great $25,000, Silver a comfy $15,000, and Bronze a nice $10,000. It is no wonder that 24 of Forbes' top 100 highest paid athletes are in fact Olympians. After all those countless hours, days, and years of training this Olympics Infographic shows it really will pay off.

Olympic Athlete Salaries
Exploring the lucrative earnings potential for Olympic athletes based on their placement in events.
Forbes' Top Paid Athletes
Examining the inclusion of Olympians in Forbes' annual ranking of the highest paid athletes.
Financial Rewards for Olympic Success
Highlighting the financial bonuses awarded to American athletes for winning medals at the Olympics.

Sectors Adopting This

Sports
Identifying opportunities for sports organizations and sponsors to leverage the high earning potential and marketability of Olympic athletes.
Finance
Exploring investment opportunities related to the financial success of top-performing athletes, particularly those who win Olympic medals.
Marketing and Endorsements
Expanding on the potential for brands to collaborate with Olympic athletes and capitalize on their success and visibility.
SCORE
3.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 44%
Activity 54%
Freshness 8%

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