The World's Highest-Paid Athletes

There are 23 countries represented on this year’s list. Americans dominate the rankings with 63 making the cut, although the top 10 is split evenly between Americans and international athletes. The U.K. is home to five athletes, led by the just retired , who ranks No. 8 with $47.2 million.

From India there are two cricket legends ( and ) placed in 15th and 51st rank in the top 100

Nike has sponsorship deals with at least 51 athletes in the top 100