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.
21. Clayton Kershaw - $110 million
The LA Dodgers starting pitcher is one of the richest athletes on the planet with a reported net worth of $110 million. | Getty Images
22. Jon Rahm - $100 million
Two-time major winner Jon Rahm is one of the world's richest golfers with a reported net worth of $100 million. | Jon Rahm Open presser Photo: Jon Rahm Open presser
23. Ryan Tannehill - $90 million
The Tennessee Titans quarterback is one the highest paid in the NFL and has a reported net worth of $90 million. | Getty Images
24. Mo Salah - $90 million
The Liverpool superstar is one of the richest players in the Premier League with a reported net worth of $90 million. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Liverpool FC via Getty Images