The Paris 2024 Olympics is just around the corner as a summer of sport that has included Euro 2024, The Scottish Open and Wimbledon continues.
The world has been able to watch some of their most loved sportsmen throughout June and July and, such is the fandom around them, it is easy to see how talent can be turned into unprecedented wealth at the drop of a hat such in elite sport.
With athletic talent and skill often comes fortune - and bags loads of cash - as sports stars across the planet rake in eye watering contract offer and cash most of us can only dream of. But who is the richest sportsman on the planet?
Here are the top 25 richest sportsmen in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
1. Tiger Woods - $800 million
The golfing legend is sports richest man with a reported net worth of $800 million. | Ronald Martinez Photo: Ronald Martinez
2. LeBron James - $800 million
LeBron James is an NBA legend and has seen his net worth rise by $150 million this year. He one of the richest sport stars on the planet with a net worth of $800 million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Lionel Messi - $650 million
Arguably the greatest footballer of all time is currently played for Inter Miami in the MLS and has a net worth of $650 million. | Getty Images
4. Cristiano Ronaldo - $600 million.
One of greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo has a net worth of $600 million. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty