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.
17. Rory McIlroy - $170 million
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is the world's third richest golfer with a reported net worth of $170 million. | Christian Petersen Photo: Christian Petersen
18. Russell Wilson - $165 million
The Denver Broncos man is one of the richest in the NFL with a reported net worth of $165 million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty
19. James Harden - $165 million
The LA Clippers and veteran NBA star has a reported net worth of $165 million. | Getty Images
20. Chris Paul - $160 million
Now playing for the Golden State Warriors, the former Phoenix Suns man has a reported net worth of $160 million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty