Joseph Schooling’s Olympic gold comes with a massive payout

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After winning the 100-meter butterfly Friday night in Rio, Joseph Schooling will take home more than just an Olympic gold medal and the pride that comes with beating Michael Phelps.

Schooling’s victory, the first-ever gold for Singapore, comes with a $753,000 pay-out from his country.

Singapore’s gold-medal payout is far and away the richest in the world, $370,000 ahead of the next highest country on the list and eclipsing the paltry $25,000 Americans earn for a first-place finish (before taxes).

And thanks to NCAA by-laws, he’ll be able to keep that money without losing his eligibility.

Not too bad for a 21-year-old.