The Olympics are all about the medals – gold in particular. But who are the five richest Olympic athletes and how much are they worth?
Kobe Bryant is the third-highest earning Olympic athlete
3. Kobe Bryant
Total Earnings: $52.3 million (June 2011 to June 2012)
Kobe Bryant’s is a basketball superstar and all-time great with 5 NBA rings and an annual salary with the Lakers of $20.3 million. During his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he earned over $221 million in salary alone, plus millions more from endorsements. These endorsements took a hit after his wife filed for divorce in December. His net worth is estimated to be $200 million. He had one gold medal heading to the 2012 Olympics.
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