do olympians recieve monetary rewards for their efforts?
108386
i think gold medalists get 25,000,silver 15,000 and bronze 10,000.
695778
the Olympics WAS a competition for AMATEURS ; Many countries support and train their athletes  some starting as children sent to boarding schools(training camps).\nEconomically there is no gain as to how many medals a country wins...the ONLY economic gain is the profits gained when a country is selected as the host.
97175
hmmm.... since winning an olympic gold medal is seen as a great  achievement... i doubt u ll be able to find a genuine one.... moron
111162
It depends on what country the Olympics are in.  \nIn Salt Lake City, the medals were almost all crystal with a few gold accents.
142977
The Country wins respect and happiness, even if it's a bronze. It's still a medal to them, so they technically don't win anything. They feel something, though.
780807
AWARDS OR REWARDS,or ADDED BONUS,
699617
No... why? If anything, it's a time for them to display their talents. BECAUSE they're athletes, they should be able to handle something as trivial as PE. I should know... I wrestled. PE was just another way for me to run some more during the day to maintain, so I really enjoyed it.
577457
Absolutely BUT rewards shouldn't always be a toy or sticker or something material. Students shouldn't come to expect a prize for doing what they're supposed to be doing. As students move into higher grades material rewards should be reserved for BIG achievements but verbal praise should be given constantly. Verbal praise should also address a student's effort. ie "I can tell that you worked really hard on this" or "You effort is really paying off." This way, students are being reinforced on the idea that their effort directly correlates to their grades.
162686
Just the athletes...\nBut the coaches are recognized...\nIf one of their athletes receives a medal, depending on which one they receive points and distinctions.\nUsually most countries then select the highest scorers for special events, appearances, and recognitions.\nI know it does not sound like much but to a coach it is pretty important...
1021687
Yep. look at Togo most of their country lives in poverty and they want more and more money. They even attempted to boycott their soccer game at Germany because of a pay dispute.\n\nSo although there might be sum who do it for the love of the game they are very scarce.
435757
Yes. Of course the millions that are paid to these athletes is mind boggling. And what have the been the results of all that? Recklessness, drug abuse, poor and underachievement and many other unacceptable behaviors.
1029368
i'm pretty sure that they don't get paid for playing on the world cup national teams. i do belive that the individual teams/countries do sometimes provide bonuses, but they aren't required to. \ni think for most of the players, it doesnt matter anyway. they all make good salaries for their club teams, and its an honor to be able to represent their country in the world cup.
824590
I love the Olympics, it is something that for me shows the best of humanity. The world comes together, representing all nations and all walks of life, and in a friendly atmosphere competes as equals. \n\nWhen I heard it was coming to London, I was over the moon (until the very next day) and I still am. The Olympics is about more than money, we are privileged that it is coming to us and that the eyes of the world will be on our capital and our culture and everything that makes me proud to be British to celebrate something that, as mentioned above, I think is the best.\n\nI wont go as far as to say sod the cost, but I think the values it has are too easily overlooked when money comes into it. When you think of how much money is pissed away on welfare fakers who cant be assed to work as just one example, I think it is a small price to pay for greatness and for being a part of something that really matters
325809
Their salary is determined by the surf companies that sponsor them. They usually don't get that much in terms of income but they get perks such as clothing, gear, travel perks, etc. They also get paid for endorsing certain products in their sponsors line. Income is also earned from contest winnings, which is not much compared to other professional sports.
921529
there is a westpac competition i believe if you do very well, you get a prize of some kind, i got told it was money...there is also the australasian mathematics competition, i dont think you get money for it though, you get a medal for it...\nif you join these competitons, i think you might have to ask your school about it though...
368787
Contest or game? Give them challenges but also give them rewards for it.
67172
Yes. Being in the Olympics, even if you are the worst athlete there, is a huge honor in itself.