LeBron James, Michael Phelps and 12 Other Olympic Medalists Who Have Made Huge Money From Endorsement Deals
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Olympic athletes don't get paid to compete, but that doesn't mean it doesn't pay to perform. In honor of the long-delayed, almost-canceled, and now fanless 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics -- they kept the name despite the change in years -- GOBankingRates compiled a roundup of the wealthiest Olympic superstar athletes. From NBA stars to the fastest man on the planet, these 20 athletes took their victories straight to the bank.
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1. Alex Morgan Net Worth: $3 Million
With the success she's had, this soccer player and Olympic gold medalist can land herself endorsements just for kicks. Known for scoring the match-winning goal for Team USA's semi-final match in the 2012 London Olympics, in 2015 Alex Morgan became the first women's soccer player to appear on the cover of the FIFA video games. She scored several goals in the Rio Olympics in 2016, and in 2019, she dazzled the soccer world when she tied a World Cup record by scoring five goals in one match to lead her team to a record 13-0 win against Thailand.