Do Olympic medalists get paid? It depends

(NEXSTAR) — We’ve been watching athletes from around the world dazzle at the Paris Olympics, all vying for gold, silver, or bronze.But what about vying for green, hard-earned, cash?Ultimately, it depends on the country the athlete is representing, and, in some cases, what sport they’re participating in. The International Olympic Committee, and thereby the Olympics, do not pay Olympians who medal (the medals for the Paris Games are, however, monumental).Other Olympic commit