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.
9. Nikola Jokic - $56.1 million
Arguably the NBA's best player at present, 'The Joker' will represent Serbia at this year's Paris Olympics and will aim for a medal to add to his impressive honours collection. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Anthony Davis - $46.2 million
Another Team USA basketball star, LA Lakers power forward Davis earns close to $50 million a year. | Getty Images
11. Jayson Tatum - $45.9 million
Jayson Tatum won the NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics last season and is now part of an all-star USA Basketball team. He just misses out on the top 10 highest paid Olympians in Paris. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Devin Booker - $45.2 million
The Phoenix Suns sharp shooter is another highly paid Olympian due to the importance he holds to his NBA franchise. He is performing in Paris as part of the USA Basketball team. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images