How much Sha'Carri Richardson made from 2024 Olympics despite not being paid to compete

Sha'Carri Richardson may not have been paid to compete in the 2024 Olympics , but the U. S. sprinter still managed to take home a small paycheck for her dominance on the track.

While in Paris earlier this month, Richardson - who was offered some stark advice from Usain Bolt - first won a silver medal in the women's 100m , coming in second behind Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred at 10.87 seconds.

Alongside Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, the 24-year-old later took home gold in the 4x100m relay , with the American quartet running a season-best time of 41.78 seconds.

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Richardson was integral in Team USA 's pursuit of gold, delivering an incredible come-from-behind anchor leg after receiving the baton in third position. With several meters left to go, she took one last glance over her left shoulder and delivered a death stare at competitors from Great Britain and Germany - with the gesture soon after taking off on social media.

According to The Root's Noah A. McGee, Team USA athletes are given bonuses by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee for medaling at the Games.

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The organization reportedly awards competitors $37,500 for winning a gold medal, $22,500 for earning silver and $15,000 for securing bronze.

Based on these figures, Richardson would have pocketed $60,000 from the U. S. Olympic Committee. Luckily for her, she's also set to receive a payout from World Athletics.

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Last April, the governing body of the international track and field competition declared that it would additionally reward athletes with $50,000 for clinching gold at this year's Olympics. Those who topped in solo events would get the full payment, while competitors on relay teams would split the money equally amongst themselves.

Consequently, Richardson likely bagged $12,500 thanks to the gold medal she won as part of the United States' 4x100m relay team. This extra income thus boosts her total earnings from the Paris Games to roughly $72,500 - a mere fraction of her reported multi-million dollar net worth.

As one of the biggest track and field stars globally, Richardson has leveraged her international fame to secure profitable partnerships with major brands, including but not limited to Nike, Apple Music and Beats. In December of 2023, she reportedly signed a five-year, $20 million deal with the apparel company, ranking her among the brand's highest-paid athletes.

The exact amount of money provided in this contract has neither been confirmed by Nike nor Richardson.

Essentially Sports predicts that by 2024, Richardson's net worth could range from $1 million to $5 million. This is likely to increase following her outstanding performance at the Olympics.

Other American Olympians also profited from their impressive performances in Paris. Star gymnast Simone Biles bagged four medals - three gold and one silver - which reportedly boosted her bonus earnings to $135,000.