What Olympic athlete has the highest net worth?
Net Worth: $55 Million Michael Phelps is an American retired swimmer and the most successful and most decorated Olympian in the history.
Who was the richest man in the world in 2011?
Carlos Slim Helu
Top 100
| No. | Name | Net Worth USD billion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | 74,0 |
| 2 | Bill Gates | 56,0 |
| 3 | Warren Buffett | 50,0 |
| 4 | Bernard Arnault | 41,0 |
Are all Olympic athletes wealthy?
The vast majority of those athletes are not rich, or close to it. You cannot watch TV or exist on the internet right now without running into a Simone Biles ad. The Olympic gold medal gymnast got plenty of well-deserved, high-paying endorsement deals lined up. But she is the exception, not the rule.
Do Olympians get paid salary?
Olympic athletes do not get paid by just attending the Olympic Games. However, if an athlete earns a medal, there is a medal bonus attached to it. A gold medal is worth $37,500, a silver medal is worth $22,500 and a bronze medal is worth $15,000.
Who is the richest active athlete?
Here’s the complete list of the top 10 highest-paid athletes of the last 12 months and their total earnings:
- Lionel Messi, $130 million.
- LeBron James, $121.1 million.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, $115 million.
- Neymar, $95 million.
Who are the richest billionaires in the world in 2012?
Telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim topped the 2012 list, marking this third consecutive year at the top. Microsoft founder Bill Gates placed second, but narrowed the gap from 2011 as Slim’s fortune fell $5 billion while Gates’ rose $5 billion. Investor Warren Buffett remained in third place.
How much is the average Forbes billionaire worth?
At a record $4.6 trillion, the group’s combined net worth is up 2%. The average worth of a Forbes Billionaire is $3.7 billion. The big story this year is churn. There were almost as many list members who lost wealth (441) as there were who gained it (460). Only 180 held steady.
Which countries have the most billionaires?
The U.S. is still home to more billionaires than any other nation, with 425, a dozen more than a year ago. Russia and mainland China follow behind. They have 96 and 95, respectively, down from 101 and 115.
Who are the richest BRICS?
The BRIC nations, which were such a force of wealth creation a year ago, have 26 fewer ten-figure fortunes, with only Brazil adding to its bounty. Carlos Slim Helú of Mexico tops the ranks for the third year in a row, but the gap between him and Bill Gates is closing again. His fortune, at $69 billion, is down $5 billion.