noun
performance bonus for athletes
Wasei-eigo term used in sports contexts for a bonus paid to athletes for outstanding performance, such as winning a tournament or breaking a record.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from talent money
優勝した選手にはタレントマネーが支払われた。
A talent money bonus was paid to the winning athlete.
彼はホームラン記録を更新して、球団からタレントマネーをもらった。
He broke the home run record and received talent money from the team.