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Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: ergophobe on October 16, 2022, 11:43:54 PM

Title: The richest athlete in history
Post by: ergophobe on October 16, 2022, 11:43:54 PM

Based on winnings/salaries, not including sponsorships, it would be....

Gaius Appuleius Diocles, who won 36 million sesterces, aka 26,000kg of gold over the course of his chariot racing career

https://www.sbnation.com/secret-base/22228648/gaius-appuleius-diocles-richest-ever-athlete

Title: Re: The richest athlete in history
Post by: littleman on October 18, 2022, 07:40:48 PM

>$12.7 billion in today’s money

Apparently Michael Jordan is today's richest athlete with a net worth of $2.2 billion.