Woods losing grip atop list of highest-earning athletes
Phil Mickelson is making a run at surpassing fellow golfer Tiger Woods as the top-earning US athlete, according to an annual survey released by Sports Illustrated on Thursday.
June 17, 2011 / 08:58 IST
Phil Mickelson is making a run at surpassing fellow golfer Tiger Woods as the top-earning US athlete, according to an annual survey released by Sports Illustrated on Thursday.
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, owner of a record 16 grand slam titles, led non-Americans on the list and was followed closely by Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao.Woods, whose image was tarnished by a sex scandal, was the top earner for the eighth consecutive year but his winnings and endorsements dropped 31% in the 2011 survey to USD 62.3 million while Mickelson remained steady at USD 61.2 million.Among Americans, the NBA's LeBron James (USD 44.5 million), NFL's Peyton Manning (USD 38 million) and Major League Baseball's Alex Rodriguez (USD 36 million) rounded out the top five.Federer kept his top position among non-U.S. athletes despite slipping 14.5% to USD 52.8 million, third overall, while WBO welterweight champion Pacquiao shot 38% higher to USD 52.5 million for fourth overall.Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (USD 45 million), Barcelona's Lionel Messi (USD 43.8 million) and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (USD 38.8 million) rounded out the top five on the international list.The magazine based its figures on salary, winnings, bonuses, endorsements and appearance fees. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
