Who is the youngest person ever in the Olympics?
Held in Athens, the host country, Greece, was represented by gymnast Dimitrios Loundras who was 10 years old, 216 days at the start of competition, making him the youngest ever Olympian.
Olympic athletes do not get paid by just attending the Olympic Games. However, if an athlete earns a medal, there is a medal bonus attached to it. A gold medal is worth $37,500, a silver medal is worth $22,500 and a bronze medal is worth $15,000.
What is the age limit for taking part in the Olympic Games? There is no specific age limit for taking part in the Olympic Games.
Some federations allow very young athletes to participate in the Olympics, while others have higher age minimums. For example, alpine skiers must be 17 or older, while biathlon competitors must turn 22 in the same year as the Olympic Games. Generally speaking, 15 years old seems to be one of the more common minimums.
Once you are on the Olympic team, the USOC pays for you to fly, stay in the village, Get food, transport around the venues, tickets to events, competition clothing, uniforms to wear in public, bags to put everything in, and even pins to give as gifts or to trade for other pins.