Track and field athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics will have cold hard cash to go with their gold, the sport’s governing body has announced.

Last week, World Athletics announced its “landmark decision” to pay $50,000 to gold medalists in 48 men’s, women’s and mixed athletic events this summer.

First-of-its-kind move challenges the old notion that Olympics athletes should be competing solely for the love of the sport{ai:summary}<p>World Athletics ups the ante for Paris 2024, offering $50,000 to gold medalists in 48 events, adding a new twist to the Olympic competition. #sports</p>

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