1Michael Phelps – Net worth: $55 million
The first position goes to Michael Phelps, a 29-year-old American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 22 medals.
And thanks to his record Olympic medals, he is the undisputed champion of the swimming game. And the richest, with a net worth of $55 million.
Even a street in his hometown of Baltimore was renamed The Michael Phelps Way.
He has also received numerous awards, such as Swimming World Magazine ‘World Swimmer of the Year’ award (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012), Golden Google ‘Male Performance of the Year (2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Golden Google ‘Relay Performance of the Year’ (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), James E. Sullivan award (2003), Gazzetta dello Sport ‘Sportsman of the Year’ (2003, 2004), Sports Illustrated ‘Sportsman of the Year’ (2008) and Associated Press ‘Athlete of the Year’ (2008, 2012).
Michael Phelps continues to make waves through celebrity appearances and endorsement deals, working with brands like Louis Vuitton, Procter & Gamble, Subway, Hilton, HP, Visa and Under Armour.
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