De Grasse burst onto the world scene in 2015 winning a bronze medal in the 100 meters and 4 x 100-meter relay. The performances earned him a multi-year contract worth $11.25 million, which is considered one of the biggest contracts in the sport.

How much does Andre de Grasse make per year?

in his first year post-retirement Forbes listed his annual earnings at $31 million (U.S.).

Do Olympic athletes get paid?

The International Olympic Committee, the Games' organizing body, doesn't pay any athletes who participate in a particular Olympiad, or give out prize money for medals. It's akin to how leagues like the NFL and the NBA don't pay players; instead, individual teams in the league are responsible for providing compensation.