Saturday, August 23, 2008

I didn't know that???


Did you know that U.S. Olympic athletes receive prize money for their medals? U.S. Olympic athletes receive $25,000 for each gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze medals. The prize money is received from the U.S. Olympic Committee.

I didn't know that!!!! Gives a whole new meaning to the eight gold medals that Phelps won.

1 comment:

Betsy said...

i had no idea. but they do give so much time to practice and don't get much financial support along the way ... or do they?

how you doing?