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.
5. Phil Mickelson - $300 million
American golfer Phil Mickelson has won 45 events on the PGA Tour and currently plays in the LIV Golf League. He has an astonishing net worth of $300 million. | Mike Stobe Photo: Mike Stobe
6. Kevin Durant - $300 million
Another mega talented and mega rich NBA star is Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, who has a net worth of $300 million. | Getty Images
7. Russell Westbrook - $300 million
Another NBA star in the shape of LA Clippers icon Westbrook is next on the list with a reported net worth of $300 million. | Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
8. Lewis Hamilton - $285 million
The F1 icon has a reported net worth of $285 million. | Mark Thompson Photo: Mark Thompson