2023-12-22 08:25:44
[Tilu News]Financial magazine “Forbes” announced on Thursday (21st) the ranking of the highest-paid female athletes in sports in 2023. Beijing Winter Olympics “Double Gold King” Gu Ailing made the list with US$22.1 million (approximately HK$175 million). Ranked second for the second consecutive year following last year, Polish tennis star Sviadik topped the list with $23.9 million. Nine of the top 10 athletes are tennis players, making tennis the most lucrative sport.
“Forbes” announced the 2023 income rankings of female sports athletes. (Photo: ForbesX)
Gu Ailing (Photo: Gu Ailing IG)
(Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
(Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
Gu Ailing’s performance in this year’s competition is still strong. (Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
20-year-old Gu Ailing became famous following winning two gold medals in the women’s freestyle skiing big jump and half-pipe skills competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and became the gold-rich king of Chinese sports. Her excellent results in competitions and the buzz generated by her off-site participation in fashion events, design brands, and admission to Stanford University have also brought her huge commercial value. In addition to competition income, she has also signed multiple endorsement advertisements. In 2022, Gu Ailing’s revenue plus bonuses totaled US$20.5 million. This year, Gu Ailing’s annual income was US$22.1 million, of which US$100,000 came from the competition and US$22 million came from off-site endorsements. “Forbes” commented on Gu Ailing: “Gu Ailing’s income did not plummet during the gap between the two Winter Olympics. This freestyle skier has long-term sponsorships all over the world. “
(Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
Gu Ailing is also active in the fashion industry outside the game. (Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
(Picture: Gu Ailing IG)
In the last two World Cup events, Gu Ailing successfully won the championship, and each time her score exceeded 90 points. Among them, in Chongli, Hebei, she played despite injuries but still won the championship. This proves that her condition is still at its peak, and she has a great chance to remain in active duty in the next few years. She is the number one female skier in a large-scale field. It is expected that she will be at her peak for a long time in the future, and her money-grabbing power is still expected to be maintained.
Top of Forbes’ list of the highest-paid female athletes in sports in 2023 is 22-year-old Polish tennis star and WTA world number one Iga Swiatek, with an annual income of US$23.9 million (approximately 190 million US dollars). Hong Kong dollars), and tennis has become the most lucrative sport. Among the top 10 female athletes, except Gu Ailing, the other 9 are tennis players. Zheng Qinwen, the first lady of Chinese tennis, also has an annual income of US$7.2 million (approximately 57 million US dollars). Hong Kong dollar) ranked 15th in the rankings.
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in”“Forbes” announces the annual ranking of highest-paid female athletes. Tennis becomes the most lucrative sport.」
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