With the Paris Olympics now well underway, sports fans across the globe are enjoying watching some of the world’s best athletes as they compete for Olympic gold in the French capital.
Some of the world’s biggest NBA, golf and athletics stars have all lined up in the hope of bringing home a medal for their respective countries. Team GB will be hoping to increase their gold medal haul of 22 that they claimed at Tokyo 2020, but will face stiff competition from a number of the world’s biggest names.
However, with such sporting talent on show, it is only natural that the Paris Olympics will also be home to some of the highest earning and richest athletes on the planet. But who is the richest?
Today, Forbes have released their list highest paid athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, spotlighting the highest-earners from some of the most lucrative sports at the 2024 event.
5. Kevin Durant - $93.3 million
'The Slim Reaper' has been nursing some injuries in the lead up to his appearance for Team USA at the Olympics. Another big name basketball star, he earns close to $100 million a year from his salary and various endorsements. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Rory McIlroy - $80.1 million
Golfing royalty, the Northern Irishman will head to the Olympics as the second richest golfer. His has earnings of $80.1 million according to Forbes. | Zac Goodwin Photo: Zac Goodwin
7. Scottie Scheffler - $59.2 million
The American is another golfer to make the top 10 list. The New Jersey native's combined salary, winnings and off field income see him top almost $60 million in earnings for 2024. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Joel Embiid - $57.7 million
And back to the NBA we go. The Cameroonian-born centre will represent Team USA at the Olympics and is said to have earned around $57.7 million in 2024. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images