It is the tale of two Olympics for both Mikaela Shiffrin and Nathan Chen. While one had a poor outing in Beijing, the other dominated his events. Shiffrin tried hard to add to her already existing two Olympic gold medals but lost her plot at the Beijing Winter Olympics. However, Chen dominated the games. He received his first gold medal in the Olympics and showcased his quadruple jumps in a record-breaking performance.
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Winning accolades amounts to the net worth of these athletes and Chen certainly has the jackpot this time around. With all the success behind these two iconic athletes, who has the greater net worth in 2022?
Nathan Chen’s net worth in 2022
Chen created history by setting a world record in the short program in Beijing. He scored 113.97 points in the short program and displayed his wide array of talents. Hence, Chen showcased the hype he had around him, this time around. With Yuzuru Hanyu looking to win his third Olympic gold medal, the American sensation Chen did not put a foot wrong and delivered a flawless performance. Thus, as of right now, his net worth is $2.5 million, which is bound to increase in the future.
According to Forbes, an Olympic gold medal victory can fetch an athlete up to $37, 500 from the US Olympic Committee. Thus, things are looking rosy for the iconic figure skater. Likewise, he already has deals with different companies like Bridgestone, Comcast, Nike, Toyota, and Visa. GrubHub and Aiweave are also the other brands that sponsor him.
Significantly, he is a part of the NFT with game developer nWay. As Chen’s net worth is expected to grow, has he reached Shiffrin’s level yet? Safe to say, he is getting closer.
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s net worth in 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin won two gold medals at the 2014 and the 2018 Winter Olympics. She is one of the best skiers in the world but lost her plot at the Beijing Winter Olympics. She did not complete her race in three events and had unsatisfactory finishes in two events. But that doesn’t affect her net worth, as she is an elite athlete worth over $3 million. Apart from signing a major deal with Adidas, she has signed deals with Atomic, Barilla, Bose, Longines, and Visa. Some of the sporting equipment she uses are made by top brands like Oakley, Leki, Reusch, and Smartwool.
Thus, as of right now, Shiffrin leads the way. With a $5 million advantage over Chen, she clearly wins the race. But, don’t expect Chen to get behind. The success at this year’s Winter Olympics is incredible as Nathan Chen will sign more deals in the future.
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