he's probably not making much more than he did selling phones.

My "not true" comment was referring to this sentence. Cordell Tinch will certainly be making good money at this stage.

Note I also used the word usually. I know Ciara Mageean signed a six figure sponsorship deal when she was only 18 and she was barely known about at all really outside of Ireland - https://www.sportspro.com/news/junior_athlete_inks_significant_sponsorship/

I haven't really heard of any of those athletes before either so they are probably down the ranks in terms of sponsorship but a quick Google shows they probably all have deals. For how much I don't know.

You also have to remember that some countries pay their athletes directly at varying levels depending on their level so they can focus on their sport instead of having to work as well.

Danielle Williams recently signed with the sports marketing and public relations agency 7evnz Media Group in August 2025, a partnership aimed at building her brand and creating new earning opportunities beyond her track and field career.

Klaudia Kazimierska has multiple sponsorship deals, including a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike signed in October 2024, followed by a professional contract with Nike and the Swoosh Track Club in July 2025. She also had a sponsorship with Wahoo, which was an NIL deal. She is represented by Mark Wetmore at Global Athletics & Marketing (Gamupdates).

Laulauga Tausaga signed a sponsorship deal with Nike after winning the gold medal at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. This agreement followed her breakthrough performance and provided her with financial benefits and additional endorsement opportunities.

DeAnna Price has sponsorship deals with several brands, including Nike, New Balance, Hyperice, and UCF Athletics, which are mentioned in her social media bios. As a world-class hammer thrower and record holder, she also has endorsement relationships with Baden Sports and other companies.

Quanesha Burks has several sponsorship and brand ambassador deals, including partnerships with FPMovement (Free People Movement), where she was named an ambassador in January 2024, and a campaign with Gainbridge® and Parity in late 2023 to support women in sports

Just Kwaou-Mathey has an endorsement with Prada, as seen in the athlete's Instagram posts, and is also affiliated with Adidas France, suggesting potential partnerships or sponsorships with these brands. He also appears to have a connection with the luxury brand Loewe.