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.
1. Jon Rahm - $218 million
The two-time major winner will represent Spain in Paris this summer and is comfortably the highest paid Olympian heading to the French capital. It is reported his defection to the LIV Golf tour came with an estimated $175 million upfront payment. | Jon Rahm Open presser Photo: Jon Rahm Open presser
2. LeBron James - $128.2 million
LeBron James will captain the USA Basketball team in Paris and is the highest paid hooper on the planet at present, he is also said to be a self made billionaire following his various endorsements. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $111 million
Known as 'the Greek Freak', Giannis will head to the Olympics for the first time this year as he represents Greece. One of the highest paid NBA stars on the planet, he also has a lucrative deal with Nike for his 'Freak' range. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Stephen Curry - $102 million
One of the greatest three point shooters in the history of basketball, the 36-year-old - known as 'Chef Curry' - picks up around $102 million according to Forbes. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images