Stats giant Statista have estimated how much cash countries pay their athletes if they win an Olypic gold medal, minus sponsorship deals and endorsements, The Independent reports.
Joseph Schooling leads the way, not only as the first Singaporean to win a gold medal but on this list as well, taking home a whopping $753,000.
1 / 10
JOSEPH SCHOOLING (SINGAPORE) - $753,000
2 / 10
SRI WAHYUNI AGUSTIANI (INDONESIA) - $383,000
3 / 10
ELIA VIVIANI (ITALY) - $185,000
4 / 10
DENIS GARGAUD CHANUT (FRANCE) - $66,000
5 / 10
ROAMN VLASOV (RUSSIA) - $61,000
6 / 10
WAYDE VAN NIEKERK (SOUTH AFRICA) - $36,000
7 / 10
MICHAEL PHELPS (USA) - $25,000
8 / 10
MICHAEL JUNG (GERMANY) - $20,000
9 / 10
KIMBERLEY BRENNAN (AUSTRALIA) - $15,000
10 / 10
ANDY MURRAY (GREAT BRITAIN) - $0
