At the Paris 2024 Olympics, medalists aren't just winning gold—they're striking it rich! Countries like Hong Kong and Singapore offer huge cash bonuses, with some athletes earning nearly a million dollars for a gold medal. But the rewards don't stop there: winners can also score luxury apartments, cars, and even quirky gifts like free lifetime transportation or a herd of cows. These incredible incentives reveal just how valuable Olympic glory can be, turning athletes into instant millionaires and showcasing the extraordinary prizes hidden behind those shiny medals.

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are underway, with numerous medals having already been awarded.

Some medalists receive additional financial incentives for their accomplishments in addition to a medal, a stuffed toy of the Olympic mascot, and a "mysterious" box holding the official event poster reports CNBC.

Although the International Olympic Committee does not award medal winners with cash prizes, several nations do...