n Olympic athlete from the U.S. is awarded $25,000 for winning a gold medal, $15,000 for a silver, and $10,000 for a bronze medal. There is also bonus money from private donors for winning different events and then endorsements and appearance fees. They are also compensated for their expenses from private donors and corporate sponsors.
A gold medal itself is worth about $1,144.80. The medal is actually gold plated, about 1 percent gold. The rest of it is made up a silver and copper alloy. A silver medal is actually worth a bit more — about $1,320.60.
The most expensive golf ball made is the Dixon Fire which is priced at $74.95 per dozen. The most expensive set of golf clubs are made by Homma. They are the Homma five star gold set and they cost $175,000. The clubs are endorsed by Jack Nicklaus, Donald Trump, and Tom Brady among others. You’ll probably want to carry these clubs in a Damier Geant Golf Bag by Louis Vuitton. The cost for the bag is $9,750 but you get 4 exclusive Louis Vuitton golf tees thrown in for the deal.
The most expensive sports stadium in the world is currently the Met Life stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and home to both New York Giants and New York Jets football teams. The stadium cost $1.5 billion dollars to build and was completed in 2010.
The oldest professional athlete in the world is Stanislaw Kowalski of Poland. At age 104, Kowalski is a Master Polish Athlete and runs the 100 meters, throws the shot put, and flings the discus. On keeping in the game at 105 years of age Kowalski credits never going to the doctor, getting enough sleep, and not eating much in the evening as the keys to his success.
Welterweight boxer Billy Bird of Chelsea, London, England has the most knockouts of any professional fighter with 138. Born in 1899, Bird fought 356 bouts and won 260 of them. Of his 73 losses Bird himself was knocked out 22 times. His first fight was February 11, 1920. His last was March 14, 1948. Bird died on February 6, 1951 at age 52.
Indy 500 Winner Alexander Rossi Stays Put
Alexander Ross who won the 2016 Indianapolis 500 as a rookie will remain with his team Andretti-Herta for the 2017 racing season. Rossi was voted the 2016 IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year. There was much speculation that the 25-year-old Californian would jump to another team or even go to F1 racing.
Former IU Hoosier Paces the Bears to Their First Win
Chicago Bears rookie runningback Jordan Howard gained 111 yards rushing against division rival the Detroit Lions last Sunday to help lead the Bears to their first victory of the 2016 season. Howard led the Indiana University Hoosier in rushing in 2015 with 1,213 yards gained and 9 rushing touchdowns. despite missing nearly 18 quarters with injuries . It was because of the injury issues that the 6’1”, 222 pound junior from Alabama was still available in the firth round of the 2016 draft when the Bears selected him. Indy fans will get to see Jordan Howard up close and personal this coming Sunday when the Bears come to play against our Colts at Lucas Oil stadium. Both teams have a 1-3 record.