For over a century, Olympic athletes have competed for the glory and the gold medal 🥇—but not the gold in their pockets. The thrill of representing their countries and challenging themselves on the world stage was their ultimate reward. ✨
But guess what? That's about to change! 😮 In a bold move shaking up tradition, World Athletics has announced that starting from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, gold medalists in track and field events will receive a whopping $50,000 prize! 💰🎉
This is huge news for athletes who've dedicated their lives to their sport. World Athletics is the first international federation to step up and financially reward Olympic champions. Talk about a game-changer! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
With a total of $2.4 million set aside from the IOC's revenue share, winners of the 48 track and field events in Paris will not only earn a spot in history but also a significant cash prize. And for relay teams, the prize will be shared among team members—teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝
Could this spark a new trend among other sports at the Olympics? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: Paris 2024 is set to be an Olympics like no other! 🇫🇷🔥
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World Athletics to grant $50,000 to Paris Olympic gold medalists
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