Many people have dreamed of becoming athletes. However, the trajectory to make a living from sport is not an easy one. The physical and emotional demands are quite heavy, and an athlete's salary is quite variable.
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To become a sportsman high yield, the path is long and full of uncertainties. However, earnings in the future can be quite advantageous. Examples of financial success are some football players with millionaire contracts.
However, when the subject approaches other sports, the values are not so attractive. At least, not early in his career. But after all, how much does a high-level athlete earn?
For this, a survey by the South China Morning Post newspaper listed the 10 richest athletes in 2021. All members of the list are part of the Olympic Games.
10 – Shaun White – $60 million
The American snowboarder is 34 years old and has already won three Olympic gold medals. Before turning 20, the athlete was already a millionaire.
It has annual gross revenues of US$ 10 million involving several companies. In addition to acting in films, the sportsman invests in several areas.
9 – Michael Phelps – $80 million
One of the most famous swimmers in the world, Phelps is just 36 years old and a huge fortune. The American holds the record for the most Olympic medals won by a single athlete.
From the sport alone, the swimmer has already managed to earn US$ 1.9 million. However, Phelps' biggest income comes from sponsorships, something around US$ 10 million a year.
8 – Usain Bolt – $90 million
The fastest man in the world has won eight Olympic gold medals. The Jamaican is retired from the tracks, but continues to earn sponsorship. His annual income ranges close to $20 million.
7 – Georgina Bloomberg – $100 million
Born with a golden cradle, Georgia is 38 years old and practices equestrianism. She is the daughter of former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
6 – Caitlyn Jenner – $100 million
The gold medalist in the Olympic decathlon, she assumed her identity and made a gender transition. At 71, she is an actress, model and socialite.
5 – Serena Williams – $225 million
The tennis player became famous after winning several titles and three Olympic gold medals. She has earned more than $8 million a year as an athlete and $20 million in sponsorship annually.
4 – Roger Federer – $450 million
At 39 years old, the tennis player is in fourth place of the richest. He is one of the few to ever earn over $100 million in one year from sponsorship alone.
3 – Floyd Mayweather Jr. – $1.2 billion
According to Forbes magazine, Floyd was the highest paid athlete in the world in 2019. The American boxer has a record of 50 wins in 50 fights, 27 of them by knockout.
2 – Anna Kasprzak – $1.4 billion
Businesswoman and horseman by profession, she already accumulated more than $ 1 billion just at the age of 29. She was one of the wealthiest millennials under 30.
1 – Ion Tiriac – $1.7 billion
The Romanian made the 1964 Olympic ice hockey team before making a name for himself in tennis. He has also coached several athletes. Despite earning a lot from the sport, his wealth is due to the business world. In 2014 he became the richest athlete in the world, knocking out Michael Jordan at the top.
