Nineteen-year-old Kacper Tomasiak, making his Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games, has become the most decorated Polish athlete of this year's event. The ski jumper won two silver medals and one bronze, translating to record-breaking financial bonuses. The total value of rewards from the Polish Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sport and Tourism will exceed two million Polish złoty, including cash, modern digital assets, and numerous material bonuses.
Record-breaking financial bonuses
Kacper Tomasiak will receive a total of 900,000 zł in cash and 550,000 zł in tokens from the PKOl budget for three medals.
Three medals for a debutant
The 19-year-old jumper won two silvers (individually and in a pair) and one bronze, becoming the revelation of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games.
Material rewards and pension
The athlete will also receive a painting, a holiday voucher, and the right to a lifelong Olympic benefit after ending his career.
Nineteen-year-old Kacper Tomasiak became the sensation of the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning a total of three medals on the ski jumps in Predazzo. The jumper secured silver individually on the normal hill and bronze on the large hill, sealing his success with a second-place finish in the pairs competition alongside Paweł Wąsek. For these achievements, the athlete will receive from the Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl) a total of 900,000 zł in cash and 550,000 zł in the form of tokens. Additionally, the Ministry of Sport and Tourism has awarded him one-time financial prizes. Poland's tradition of ski jumping at the Olympics dates back to 1972, when Wojciech Fortuna won the first gold medal in Sapporo, defeating Walter Steiner by just 0.1 points.Beyond financial means, the young athlete can count on a rich package of material rewards, including a holiday voucher, a painting, and jewelry. The introduction of part of the reward in the form of digital assets has sparked particular controversy, being a novelty in the Polish Olympic system. Meanwhile, in the jumper's hometown area near Bielsko-Biała, official welcome ceremonies and additional distinctions from local authorities are already being prepared. This success also has a historical dimension—Tomasiak has become the youngest European triple medalist in winter sports in the 21st century, as highlighted by statistical experts. 2.1 mln zł — total value of rewards for the young jumper It is worth noting that success did not bypass the coaching staff either. Coach Maciej Maciusiak, who prepared the athletes for the competition in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, will also receive bonuses for the outstanding results of his charges. Although few experts predicted such spectacular results for the Polish team before the Games, the ski jumpers ultimately proved to be the strongest point of the national team, providing fans with unforgettable emotions during the final competition series in Predazzo. „He simply deserved it—this is how fans assess the young champion's attitude, pointing to his modesty and hard work before his debut.” — Kacper TomasiakFinancial Rewards from PKOl for Kacper Tomasiak: Cash: 900, Tokens: 550, Total: 1450 [{"pozycja": 1, "nazwa": "Pairs competition", "info": "with Paweł Wąsek", "wynik": "Silver"}, {"pozycja": 2, "nazwa": "Normal hill", "info": "Individually", "wynik": "Silver"}, {"pozycja": 3, "nazwa": "Large hill", "info": "Individually", "wynik": "Bronz"}]
Mentioned People
- Kacper Tomasiak — 19-year-old Polish ski jumper, triple Olympic medalist from the 2026 Games.
- Paweł Wąsek — Polish ski jumper who, alongside Tomasiak, won a silver medal in the pairs competition.
- Maciej Maciusiak — Coach of Polish ski jumpers responsible for preparing the medalists.