Medal Bonuses for Kenyan Athletes

Kenyan athletes can expect significant bonuses for their performances at the Paris 2024 Games. The Kenyan government is offering cash prizes, dairy cows, and maybe even luxury safaris. International sports federations are promising bonuses for gold, silver, and bronze medals, enough to buy an island, rent a sports car, or enjoy croissants in Paris. And of course, there will be no shortage of eternal recognition and selfies with fans! Here’s a detailed look at the potential bonuses.

Kenyan Athletes’ Performance at the Olympics

Kenyan athletes have made their mark at the Olympics with their remarkable performances, especially in the long-distance and middle-distance races.
Tokyo 2020 (2021): 100 athletes, 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze)
Rio 2016: 88 athletes, 13 medals (6 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze)
London 2012: 85 athletes, 11 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, 2 bronze)
Beijing 2008: 47 athletes, 14 medals (6 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze)
Athens 2004: 50 athletes, 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze)
These numbers are a testament to the consistency of Kenyan athletes at the top of their game, competing with the best in the world.

Awards and recognition

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Kenyan athletes were rewarded financially for their performances. Gold medallists received a bonus of around €9,000, while silver medallists received €7,000. Bronze medallists received a reward of around €4,500 for their efforts.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games Participation
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Kenyan delegation is expected to include more than 80 athletes. This number includes not only runners, but also athletes from other disciplines, although athletics remains the country’s flagship discipline.

Paris 2024 Olympic National Bonuses

The Kenyan government has traditionally offered bonuses to medal-winning athletes. Although the exact amounts for 2024 are not yet confirmed, the prize money from previous editions can serve as a reference:
Gold medal: 1 million Kenyan shillings (approximately €6,500)
Silver medal: 750,000 Kenyan shillings (approximately €4,900)
Bronze medal: 500,000 Kenyan shillings (approximately €3,250)

Bonuses from international federations

In addition to national prize money, Kenyan athletes can receive additional rewards offered by international sports federations. For example, World Athletics awards significant bonuses to gold medallists in athletics, in addition to national prize money. This bonus is $50,000

So, dear Kenyan athletes, wear the colors of Kenya proudly. Remember: whether you win or not, we are already proud of you. Come on, Paris has only to do well, the Kenyans arrive, ready to conquer with smiles, pride.