Shape the Future of Support for Olympians

9 | 5 | 2025

As the global conversation around athlete compensation evolves, most recently reignited by the introduction of prize money for Athletics gold medallists at Paris 2024, it is more important than ever to better understand how Olympians are supported on their journey to the world’s biggest sporting stage.

In light of this, I am pleased to share an important research initiative led by three postgraduate students from the internationally renowned FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport. Their thesis explores the financial and institutional structures that underpin the Olympic experience, aiming to highlight both the strengths and gaps in athlete support worldwide.

They have prepared a short survey, which will take approximately 10 minutes, to gather insights directly from Olympians like you. Your voice is vital to ensure this research reflects the real experiences and needs of our community. I encourage you to take part.

Please note that this survey is for Olympians aged 18 and over only. All responses will be anonymised. The deadline to complete the survey is 1st June 2025.

https://shout.com/s/olympic-athlete-compensation 

A few words about the researchers:

Phillip Wilson is a two-time Olympian and Tokyo 2020 gold medallist in rowing for New Zealand.

Daniela Huamán, from Peru and the UK via Spain, is transitioning from a decade-long career in marketing, combining her experiences in basketball, football, and running with a belief in sport’s power to create positive social impact.

Simon Grunwerg from the United Kingdom has over 8 years of commercial finance experience in media agencies, and is now transitioning into the sports industry to combine his business expertise with his passion for sport.

If you have any questions about the survey or the research, please feel free to contact the research team directly at athleteresearch.fifamaster@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your participation and support of this valuable project.

Best Olympian Regards,

Joël Bouzou OLY
President