Finnish biathlete Suvi Minkkinen has earned €20,000 for her bronze medal in the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, with additional bonuses expected from sponsors.
Suvi Minkkinen, a Finnish biathlete, has made headlines by becoming the second individual athlete from Finland to receive a medal bonus from the Finnish Olympic Committee during the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. For her achievement in the pursuit event, where she secured a bronze medal, Minkkinen is set to receive €20,000. The Finnish Olympic Committee has outlined a structure for medal bonuses, offering €50,000 for gold and €30,000 for silver, while no monetary rewards are given for lower placements.
In addition to the official bonuses from the Olympic Committee, Minkkinen is likely to receive further financial rewards from her sponsors, as is often the case with successful Olympic athletes. The specific amounts from these sponsorship bonuses are typically not disclosed to the public, making it difficult to gauge the total financial reward for an athlete. This additional income can significantly enhance the financial support available to athletes as they continue their careers.
The event also highlighted the performances of other athletes, including Italy's Lisa Vittozzi, who took gold in the 10-kilometer competition, and Norway's Maren Kirkeeide, who claimed silver on the final stretch. Minkkinen's achievement reflects the growing support for winter sports in Finland, exemplifying the country's investment in developing elite athletes and promoting sporting success on the world stage.
