[The Epoch Times, March 10, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Lin Zirong reported) According to the US financial magazine “Forbes” (Forbes) and celebrity net worth data, in the 2022 rich list of athletes, former NBA basketball player Michael ‧ Michael Jordan has the highest fortune at about $2.2 billion. The following is a list of the top ten athletes in the rich list of athletes in 2022:
1st place: Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, born in 1963, was an NBA player, nicknamed “Flying Man”. Currently the owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Jordan is a legend in the basketball world, and Jordan shoes have become a collectible item for many fans. With a net worth of $2.2 billion, Jordan tops the list.
2nd place: Vince‧Vince McMahon
Vince McMahon is a former WWE wrestler who won the WWE Championship in 2009 and is currently the president of WWE. He also participates in his wrestling program in the name of Mr. McMahon. McMahon has a net worth of $1.6 billion.
3rd place: Ion‧Ion Tiriac
Ion Tiriac, born in 1939, was an ice hockey player turned tennis player who won the 1970 French Open doubles title with teammate Ilie Năstase. Tiriak retired from athletics as a businessman with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
fourth place: Anna‧Anna Kasprzak
Anna Kaspzak, born in 1989, is a Danish equestrian who represented Denmark at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Kaspzak’s 2012 Olympic result came in fourth in the team competition. Kasperzak has a net worth of $1 billion.
the fifth place: Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, born in 1975, is an American golfer who was ranked No. 1 in the golf world in 2009 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019. He has won the Masters, World Challenge and many other championships. Woods has a net worth of $800 million.
sixth place: Eddie Jordan
Eddie Jordan was born in 1948 and is a British racing driver. He is the founder of the British F3 team, who in 1982 won the Irish Formula Car Atlantic Championship. Eddie Jordan also set up his own team and won three single-event championships in two years in 1998 and 1999. Eddie Jordan has a net worth of $600 million.
seventhBy: Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman, born in 1953, is a former American professional basketball player. His entire career was with the Milwaukee Bucks. In 1987, Bridgeman announced his retirement and became a successful businessman. Bridgeman has a net worth of $600 million.
eight place: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi was born in 1987 and is a football player. He has won seven FIFA Ballon d’Or, the 2014 World Cup Ballon d’Or and six World Footballer of the Year honors. Messi’s net worth is $600 million.
ninthBy: Earvin Johnson
Erwin Johnson, born in 1959, is a former American professional basketball player, nicknamed “Magic”. He has won the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) multiple times and was selected to the NBA All-Star team 12 times. Johnson’s net worth is $600 million.
tenthBy: Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher, born in 1959, is a German Formula One (F1) athlete. He has won seven F1 racing championships. On December 29, 2013, Schumacher suffered a severe head injury while skiing and was in a coma for more than five years before waking up. Schumacher’s net worth is $600 million.
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