US EditionEvery U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athlete Will Get $200K Thanks to a Billionaire's Donation
Ross Stevens’ $100 million gift creates $200,000 awards for every U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete per Games, with payments starting 20 years after qualification or at age 45.
- Beginning with next month’s Milan Cortina Games, Ross Stevens donated $100 million to the USOPC to launch the Stevens Financial Security Awards, giving $200,000 to each U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete.
- Because many athletes rely on sponsorships that can dry up, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes face financial insecurity as the U.S. government does not fund athlete pay.
- Structured as the Stevens Financial Security Awards, the plan pays a $100,000 grant over four years accessible after 20 years or age 45 and a $100,000 beneficiary benefit, duplicating up to $600,000 for three Olympic appearances.
- About 232 athletes named to Team USA will be eligible, earning about $46.4 million from grants and benefits, USOPC Chair Gene Sykes called the donation transformational.
- Funded through at least 2032, the program aims to encourage repeat Olympians since 60% of U.S. medals come from them, potentially boosting Team USA’s medal success.
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Ross Stevens Commits $200,000 to Support Every U.S. Olympian and Paralympian - sports365.info
Ross Stevens has announced an exciting initiative to award $200,000 to every U.S. Olympian and Paralympian, honoring their extraordinary dedication and achievements as the upcoming Games draw near. This generous commitment aims to boost athlete support and ignite their drive for peak performance —- Author : Caleb Wilson Publish date : 2026-01-29 11:39:00 Copyright for [...]
USOPC Secures Record USD100 Million Donation to Fund Long-Term Athlete Security - Ministry of Sport
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced a historic USD100 million (AUD141 million) anchor donation from financier Ross Stevens, establishing a first-of-its-kind financial safety net for Team USA athletes. The “Stevens Financial Security Award,” announced on 29 January 2026, will provide each eligible Olympian and Paralympian with USD200,000 (AUD306,000) in total benefits per Games, starting with the Milano Cortina …
Every U.S. Olympian is going home with $200,000, whether they medal or not, thanks to a billionaire’s $100 million gift
Athletes train their whole lives to compete in the Olympics, often forgoing other careers and financial savings for a chance to medal. And some of them go home without much of a career waiting for them. Billionaire Ross Stevens wants to change that. Beginning with next month’s Milan Cortina…
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