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Speaking of two legends of snowboarding and skiing, Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn are right at the top. They won numerous medals for their country while performing at the highest level in most of the competitions. Both of them are Olympic gold medalists while accomplishing a lot both on and off the court. Hence, they are the pillars of their respective sports.

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As a result of injuries, Vonn retired from skiing and focused on other ventures while White appeared in his final Olympics Games. The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 his career as he appeared in five different Olympic Games. A tremendous achievement. So with all the success they earned, who sits on top with a higher net worth in 2022?

Lindsey Vonn net worth 2022

From winning Olympic gold medals to once dating the iconic, Tiger Woods, Vonn is an elite athlete and a true superstar. She was one of the best skiers in the world and won three Olympic medals, including a gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. In addition, with her 82 World Cup victories, she is ranked second on the list trailing Ingemar Stenmark, who has 86 victories. Henceforth, from all the success she achieved, her net worth stands at $12 million right now.

The prize money and victories from various World Cups have helped her on her way to gaining wealth. Likewise, she signed deals with different brands like Red Bull, Under Armour, Rolex, and Hershey.

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Thus, she was one of the best skiers in the world now, commentating at the Beijing Winter Olympics for NBC. However, when she is compared to the god of snowboarding, there is a glaring difference.

Shaun White net worth 2022

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The outstanding Shaun White is a legend. A cult figure who dominated both Winter and Summer X Games. An able snowboarder and skateboarder, he entertained audiences with his skills and his charismatic persona. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist while winning multiple medals in the X Games.

With a net worth of $65 million, White is one of the wealthiest athletes in the history of the sport. Moreover, he earns $10 million in salary from various competitions. He launched his new active fashion wear named Whitespace with his brother while having contracts with Target, Oakley, Hewlett-Packard, and Ubisoft.

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There is an incredible $53 million difference between the net worth of both these athletes. Moreover, he has appeared in many movies and other TV shows that made him famous throughout the world. To sum up, Shaun White has an advantage over Lindsey Vonn in terms of net worth. As athletes, they are just equal as it gets.

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