- Over the years we have seen several track and field athletes dominate races and make their countries proud
- In return, these athletes have been rewarded with prize money and endorsement deals which have made them wealthy
- Usain Bolt is the richest track and field athlete with an estimated net worth of $30 million
Who are the richest track and field athletes? Over the years we have seen several track and field athletes dominate races and make their countries proud. While some like Jamaica’s Usain Bolt and a few from the United States are known worldwide, others have still made their countries proud.
In return, these athletes have been rewarded with prize money and endorsement deals which have made them wealthy. In this article we take a look at the top seven richest track and field athletes.
7. Caster Semenya – $2.5 Million
Caster Semenya. Photo/ Sky Sports.
Caster Semenya is one of the most popular runners from Africa. The 33-year-old competes as a middle-distance runner and has achieved great success over the years. As of the time of writing, she has won two Olympic gold medals and three World Championships.
Despite being surrounded by controversies over the years, Semenya has still managed to build a remarkable brand that has seen her do endorsements with several top companies. Her net worth is estimated to be $2.5 million.
6. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce – $4 Million
Despite being 37, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is still going strong. The Jamaican, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, competes in the 60m, 100m and 200m events. Shelly-Ann has been a regular at major events since the 2000s and is still winning titles.
Some of her achievements include winning gold and silver at the World Athletics Championships and eight medals at the Olympics. She made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympics by being the first woman from the Caribbean to win the 100m race.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Photo/ Caribbean Life.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has partnered with brands such as HUMBL, Digicel, Grace Kennedy, and Nike, which have been paying her significant amount every year. As a result, her fortune has really grown and she is estimated to be worth $4 million. The Jamaican is one of the richest track and field athletes in 2024.
5. Allyson Felix – $4.5 Million
Allyson Felix was one of the fastest runners in the world during her days. The American specialized in short races and competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. Some of her achievements include being a three-time world champion, a two-time Olympic silver medalist and 2012 Olympic champion at 200 metres. She won bronze at the 2020 Olympics, silver at the 2016 Olympics and being a world champion while competing at 400 metres.
Due to her success over the years, Felix has been able to build a fortune and is currently one of the richest track and field athletes. She has an estimated net worth of $4.5 million.
4. Mo Farah – $5 Million
Mo Farah is a name that many athletics fans will remember for a very long time.
Mo Farah. Photo/ Athletics Weekly.
The Briton ended his glorious career last year with the Great North Run being his final race. Despite many young athletes competing at the event, 40-year-old Farah managed to finish fourth. He heads into retirement holding British records at almost every race from 1500 metres to the marathon.
At the peak of his career, Farah dominated the 5000m and 10,000m races at almost every event. Due to his success, he got several endorsement deals which played a significant role in making him wealthy. According to Athletics Weekly, Farah has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
3. Asafa Powell – $6.5 Million
Asafa Powell is one of the few who challenged the legendary Usain Bolt while at the peak of his career. He left an indelible mark on the 100m and 200m events. With his appearances at major events such as the Olympics and endorsing several brands, Powell boasts a fortune that many only dream of. The Jamaican has an estimated net worth of $6.5 million, making him one of the richest track and field athletes.
2. Tyson Gay – $12 Million
Tyson Gay. Photo/ Los Angeles Times.
Tyson Gay is a retired track and field sprinter who had a significant impact on the short races. He is tied for the second fastest athlete in a 100 m race alongside Jamaica’s Yohan Blake. Gay has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
1. Usain Bolt – $30 Million
Usain Bolt is a man that needs no introduction. The Jamaican sprinter is undoubtedly the fastest runner the world has ever seen. With several records yet to be broken, Bolt is really respected in track and field. He is also the richest athlete in the field with a massive $30 million fortune.
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