8 Richest Athletes at the 2012 London Olympics
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Total earnings: $53 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Not only is he considered today’s best NBA player by ESPN and other sports media, “King James” also boasts two Ol Sport: Basketball
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Total earnings: $53 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Not only is he considered today’s best NBA player by ESPN and other sports media, “King James” also boasts two Olympic medals and an NBA championship title. Will he bring the heat to the London games? Reuters/Sergio Perez
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $52.7 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Like LeBron, Roger Federer is currently the best in his sport. Ranked numero uno by the Association of Tennis Professionals, Sport: Tennis
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $52.7 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Like LeBron, Roger Federer is currently the best in his sport. Ranked numero uno by the Association of Tennis Professionals, the Swiss sportsman was also voted the second most trusted and respected person in the world (next to Nelson Mandela) in a South African poll. Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $52.3 million (June 2011- June 2012)
The five-time NBA champion from Los Angeles had the biggest salary in the league for the 2011-2012 season (a measly $20. Sport: Basketball
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $52.3 million (June 2011- June 2012)
The five-time NBA champion from Los Angeles had the biggest salary in the league for the 2011-2012 season (a measly $20.3 million), according to Forbes. As the same time, however, his pay and endorsement deals took a blow after his wife filed for divorce in December. Reuters/Sergio Perez
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Total earnings: $22.9 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Who says you need a college degree to make big bucks? Carmelo Anthony left Syracuse University for the NBA afte Sport: Basketball
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Total earnings: $22.9 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Who says you need a college degree to make big bucks? Carmelo Anthony left Syracuse University for the NBA after one year and has been alley-ooping his way to the bank ever since. In addition to his multimillion-dollar NBA salary, the small forward earns up to $10 million in endorsement deals, not to mention the untold millions he receives for the Nike Air Jordan Melo line. Reuters/Mike Segar
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 bronze
Total earnings: $20.6 million (June 2011-June 2012)
In 2012, Serbian tennis professional Novak Djokovic earned more than $5 million on the court, according to Tennis.com. Brin Sport: Tennis
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 bronze
Total earnings: $20.6 million (June 2011-June 2012)
In 2012, Serbian tennis professional Novak Djokovic earned more than $5 million on the court, according to Tennis.com. Bringing more “love” to his bottom line? His family’s Novak Cafes in Serbia and a lucrative endorsement deal with Japanese brand Uniqlo. We can’t find any (foot) fault with that. Reuters/Stefan Wermuth
Olympic medals pre-London: 3 gold
Total earnings: $20.3 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Jamaican-born track star Usain Bolt earns relatively little in terms of salary – just $300,000, according to Forbes. However, Sport: Track
Olympic medals pre-London: 3 gold
Total earnings: $20.3 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Jamaican-born track star Usain Bolt earns relatively little in terms of salary – just $300,000, according to Forbes. However, he gets $20 million from endorsement deals, including $9 million per year from Puma. Bolt’s earnings for the year equal out to about $2.1 million earned for every second of his 9.69-second 100-meter world record in Beijing. Reuters/Ivan Alvarado
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $19.2 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Not only does Chris Paul have records, awards, a gold medal and a huge salary; he also owns pop singer Avril Lavigne’s fo Sport: Basketball
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $19.2 million (June 2011-June 2012)
Not only does Chris Paul have records, awards, a gold medal and a huge salary; he also owns pop singer Avril Lavigne’s former Bel Air, Calif., mansion. Not exciting enough for you? The 6-foot-tall point guard has endorsement deals with Powerade and Nike’s Team Jordan brand, which bring in about $6 million, according to Forbes. Reuters/Gustau Nacarino
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $18.2 million (June 2011-June 2012)
The 2011 NBA lockout didn’t stop point guard Deron Williams from making bank. During the lockout, Williams played for a b Sport: Basketball
Olympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $18.2 million (June 2011-June 2012)
The 2011 NBA lockout didn’t stop point guard Deron Williams from making bank. During the lockout, Williams played for a basketball team in Istanbul to supplement his income. This summer, Williams netted a deal with the Brooklyn Nets and also has lucrative endorsement deals with Red Bull, Metro PCS and Audi. Reuters/Nigel Roddis
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