American athletes dominated the track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading the United States to the top of the medal standings. Of the United States’ 40 gold medals, 14 came from track and field, accounting for 34% of the total gold medals.

The US track and field team was led by Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who combined to win four gold medals. The couple were the most decorated athletes at the Paris Olympics and were also among the richest U.S track and field athletes are expected to reap significant financial rewards from the U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee and World Athletics. While World Athletics recently awarded $50,000 to gold medalists, the United States Olympic Committee has a history of generously rewarding its athletes, having distributed $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze during the Tokyo Olympics.

#5 Noah Lyles

Noah Lyles is the fifth-highest-paid American track athlete at the 2024 Paris Olympics After winning gold in an epic 100-meter final, the 27-year-old battled COVID-19 to win his second medal and the final of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He will earn $50,000 from the World Athletics for the 100m gold, $37,500 and $15,000 from the United States Olympic Committee for the 100m gold and bronze in the 200m .

#4 Sha’Carri Richardson

Sha’Carri Richardson is expected to take home about $72,500 in cash for her medals from the Paris Olympics. She won silver in the women’s 100-meter final before leading the United States to a dominant gold medal in the 4×100-meter relay. Richardson will receive $12,500 from World Athletics and $37,500 and $22,500 from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committees.

#3 Ray Benjamin

Rai Benjamin had a memorable campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning his first gold medal at a major championship after years of second place. He won the 400-meter hurdles title before anchoring the United States to a gold medal in the 4×400-meter relay. Benjamin will earn $50,000 and $12,500 for the two world athletics gold medals. He will receive $75,000 from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

#2 Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the second highest paid American athlete at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she defended her title in the 400 m hurdles, also setting a new world record in the process and contributing to the final of 4 x 400 m . United States. He will earn a substantial $62,500 from World Athletics and an additional $75,000 from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

#1 Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas had a memorable campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning three gold medals. The Harvard graduate won gold in the 200 meters and was a vital member of the winning U.S. 100-meter and 400-meter teams. Thomas is expected to receive $75,000 from World Athletics and $112,500 from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.