A skater's income is heavily influenced by the contract that a skater has entered into with a skater team and the results a skater manages to achieve during the term of her contract. For example, Ireen Wust would have an income of €510,000 per year. That's almost €1,400 per day converted. A skater's revenues may also be affected by skating performance in a calendar year.

2018 Olympics Prize Money

For her Olympic gold medal at the 1500m during the 2018 Winter Olympics, Wust will receive a €25,500 bonus. For her 3000 metre silver medal, she also receives a bonus amount of €12,750

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Had ik maar schaatster moeten worden, haha
En dan is schaatsen niet eens een zeer goed betaalde sport