Athletes triumphing in track and field at this year’s Paris Olympics won’t just claim gold; they’ll also get a $50,000 prize

Winners of track and field events at this year’s Olympics in Paris will receive more than just a gold medal. They’ll also get a $50,000 prize.

World Athletics, the governing body for track and field, said Wednesday it will allocate $2.4 million from the International Olympic Committee’s revenue sharing to winners in 48 events. It’s the first time a sport has offered prize money at…