Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.

Winning an Olympic medal brings pride to any athlete. Many countries also add cash rewards for those podium finishes. Using data shared by USA Today for the 2026 Winter Olympics (25 countries ...

Team GB have a structured pay scale for athletes depending on their status and how likely they are to win a medal at events ...

New Zealand, by far, offer the lowest financial incentive for a gold medal ($3000) out of all the countries on the list. Next are Argentina ($8000), followed by Australia ($13,000) and Canada ($15,000 ...

How much will Team Canada earn for a hockey medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Full breakdown of gold, silver and bronze bonus payouts.

There's no greater honor than winning an Olympic medal, but cold hard cash is also on the line. Which country pays the most at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Olympic glory may come with a tax bill. Here’s how 2026 Winter Olympic prize money, bonuses, and endorsements could trigger ...

With gold prices soaring, Olympic medals are now worth more money than ever—and some athletes, like swimming champion Ryan ...

Korea has been waiting eight years for another Olympic medal in ski and snowboard events. At the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, ...

Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, boasts an estimated net worth of $50 million, far above that of most of her competitors. One of the highest‑earning Winter Olympians ever, the vast majority of her income ...

Monica Aksamit won a Bronze medal in the 2016 Olympics with team USA. She says she had to go into debt to fund her dream and ...