KEY POINTS:
The Australian Olympic Committee announced a 33 per cent increase in medal incentives.
Athletes who won a gold medal at a world championship or equivalent event in 2007 will receive a A$20,000 ($23,400) bonus in January to help them prepare for the Beijing Olympics.
Silver medallists will get A$13,400 and bronze medallists A$6700.
Coaches will receive a quarter of that.
