How Olympic athletes earn a living looks different for everyone, but cash after winning gold can often come from sponsors, governments and national Olympic committees. This year, World Athletics has become the first international governing body to reward gold medals. But as The World’s Bianca Hillier reports, whether cash prizes belong at the Games is up for debate.
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