For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.

Singapore ranks highest, but top-of-table Norway and other nations do not pay their athletes anything for a podium finish.

According to Forbes, several nations have announced cash bonuses for athletes who win medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Singapore

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Team USA's Olympic gold payout may surprise you - especially compared to the nearly $800K offered elsewhere.