TurboTax News Race for the Gold: Endorsement and Medal Winnings by Olympic Sport Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Written by Published Jul 16, 2012 - [Updated Mar 7, 2025] 1 min read The Olympic trials are over and the 2012 London Olympics are just days away. We will all be glued to our TVs(or computers) as we get to see some of our favorite athletes march into the Olympic Stadium during opening ceremonies on July 27th. This has always been a time of great pride for Olympians as they represent their countries as the world’s elite, but American’s who race for the gold in London will also receive a nice bonus for their winnings. Our infographic shows how the race for the gold will pay off and has paid off for athletes in the past. Not surprising, 24 of Forbes’ highest paid athletes are Olympians. [intuit_tt_infographic id=11055] [tt_share_code url=”https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/race-for-the-goldinfographic.png” width=”580″ height=”1579″ title=”race-for-gold” alt=”race-for-gold”] Previous Post Top 10 Procrastinating Cities Next Post America’s Obsession with Fantasy Football [Infographic] Written by More from One response to “Race for the Gold: Endorsement and Medal Winnings by Olympic Sport” But most of the athletes listed would have made this money without playing in the Olympics. I don’t see the Skeet Gold Medalists ranking at the top and this is like her fourth time winning. Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Income and Investments Are Olympics Winnings Taxed? Income and Investments Does March Madness Boost Employee Morale and Productivity [Infographic]? Latest News Arkansas Champions NIL State Tax Exemptions: What This Means for Student-Athletes and Schools Income and Investments The Taxing Life of a Pro Athlete Tax Tips March Madness Tax Tips: How Student-Athletes Can Score Big with NIL Deals and Deductions Tax Deductions and Credits Everyday Taxes in Five Major U.S. Cities Tax Tips Summertime – Gambling – the IRS? Tax Planning How Amusement Parks Contribute to the Nation’s Economy Income and Investments Love and Marriage: How Much Are You Paying Uncle Sam for Your Wedding [Infographic]? Tax Deductions and Credits The Jock Tax & Tax Write-Offs for Athletes
But most of the athletes listed would have made this money without playing in the Olympics. I don’t see the Skeet Gold Medalists ranking at the top and this is like her fourth time winning. Reply