# Gold Medal Earning Stats This Olympics Infographic Shows The Salary Potential Of Placing Athletes By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympics-infograph References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2012/07/21/the-race-for-gold/) & [blog.turbotax.intuit](http://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2012/07/16/race-for-the-gold-endorsement-and-medal-winnings-by-olympic-sport/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbotax-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curling-national-team) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mytherabox)' 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Olympic Beer Sponsors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelob-ultras.md) - [Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bg-859-bronze-gold-edition.md) - [Indulgent Sports-Focused Chocolate Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-medals.md) - [Sports Medal-Protecting Opulent Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medals-trunks.md) - [Mountainous Milan Olympics Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-medal-design.md) - [Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-your-bingo-moment.md) - [Olympian-Approved Makeup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-paris-cosmetics.md) - [Split-Surface Olympic Medals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-medals.md) - [Golden Olympics-Inspired Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-caramel-drinks.md)