Who is the Highest Paid Jamaican Athlete?

Who is the highest paid Jamaican athlete? | source: olympics.com

By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Jamaica has long been hailed as the land of incredible athletic talent, producing some of the world's finest track and field stars. From sprinting sensations to dominant cricketers and captivating footballers, the Caribbean nation boasts a rich sporting heritage. Alongside their exceptional skills, these athletes have also been able to achieve remarkable financial success.

Patrick Ewing

Basketball player Patrick Ewing, a Jamaican-American, is now retired. Although he moved to the US, he was born in Jamaica. At the moment, he is Georgetown University's head coach. His estimated net worth is USD 275 million.

Usain Bolt

We all know who is the world's fastest man and who is regarded as the best sprinter of all time. His accomplishments to date speak for themselves in terms of his achievement. He was born in Jamaica in 1986. Usain Bolt, also known as "Lightning Bolt," has won the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4x100-meter relay events. He has numerous more champions, including an 11-time world champion and an 8-time Olympic champion. His estimated net worth is USD 60 million.

Raheem Sterling

The winger for Manchester City was born in Jamaica in 1994 and moved to England when he was just 5 years old. He was selected Player of the Week in February 2017. Although he does not now hold Jamaican citizenship, he is included on this list because of his Jamaican ancestry. Before joining Liverpool, he began his career with Queens Park Rangers. His estimated net worth is USD 53 million.

Chris Gayle

He plays cricket for the West Indies. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1979, and is well known for being a powerful hitter who frequently hits sixes. Chris is a legendary limited-overs cricket batsman who has broken numerous records with his skill. Chris is one of just four players who have achieved two triple centuries at the test level, and that was in the past. In addition, he became one of just four players in ODIS history to ever make a double century, and he made history by becoming the first batsman to ever do so in a global championship. He typically plays for the Jamaican cricket team in addition to the Western Warriors, Sydney Thunder, Kolkata Knight Riders, and many other clubs. His estimated net worth is USD 25 million.

Asafa Powell

Asafa is the driving force behind Jamaica's success in track and field. By becoming the only man to break the record of the 10-second barrier 97 times, he has recently increased the bar in Jamaican sprinting. He currently owns the world record as the fifth-fastest man in history. He also took part in the Jamaican squad that broke the relevant world record. His estimated net worth is USD 6.5 million.

Nesta Carter

Nesta Carter, a world-class sprinter from Jamaica who was born in 1985, is a member of a new generation of sprinters. He earned a reputation for himself in the 4x100 relay team and was an expert in the 100 and 200 meters. He is currently the fifth person in the world to complete the 100 meters in less than 9.8 seconds, as well as the sixth fastest person overall. He consistently set world records and won gold, silver, and bronze medals because of his remarka

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Born in 1989, sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is currently one of the greatest in the world and an Olympic champion in the 100 meters. She is the first woman from the Caribbean to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter race. She is also only the third woman in Olympic history to win back-to-back 100-meter races. Pryce is the only female to have ever won the title of world champion over 100 meters three times, which is the cherry on top of everything else. Her estimated net worth is USD 4.5 million.

Patrick Chang

Chang, who was born in Jamaica in 1987, started his NFL career while still a student at the University of Oregon, where he won multiple honorary accolades from all 10 Pacific Conferences as well as numerous All-American awards. He was chosen by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and he created a name for himself by making 16 tackles against the Cincinnati Bengals in his first game as a pro. His estimated net worth is USD 4.3 million.

Veronica Campbell-Brown

She is a sprint athlete who was born in 1982 and has distinguished herself as well as her nation. Veronica Campbell's career highlights include: Barbell Waukel from Germany is the second woman in Olympic history to win two consecutive events by two meters. She is one of just nine female athletes in history to have won medals at the World Youth, Junior, and Senior Championships, making her the first female athlete ever to be crowned the UNESCO Champion of Sport. By winning the 100-meter gold and the relay gold in 2004, she established herself as the most successful Caribbean athlete to ever compete in a single Olympic game. She has won eleven medals at the World Championships and eight Olympic medals. Her estimated net worth is USD 2.6 million

Yohan Blake

Blake is a Jamaican sprinter who competes in the 100- and 200-meter events. He boasts the second-best 100 and 200-meter times in history, just behind teammate Usain Bolt, which he set at the close of the 2012 season. She has won an Olympic gold medal, an Olympic silver medal, a world record in the 4x100-meter relay, and a world championship, among other accolades. His estimated net worth is USD 2.5 million.

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References & Sources For Who is the Highest Paid Jamaican Athlete?

1. Senior, Olive, Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage, 2003
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