Despite Taking a Break From Gymnastics, 7X Olympic Medalist Simone Biles Appeared in Top 5 Highest Paid Female Athletes

Being a sport of endurance, gymnastics is not for the weak-minded. It challenges your brain and body to maintain a good balance. The sport has come a long way and how. Stars like Simone Biles are synonymous with gymnastics. The superstar gymnast, has impressed the world with her moves on the beams.

Since the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Simone announced that she would be taking some time off from the sport. While the superstar gymnast has been enjoying her time off, her achievements are unstoppable. Recently, she made it to the top 5 list of highest-paid female athletes. Let’s take a look at the details.

Simone Biles is one of the highest-paid female athletes

Sportico released a list of 15 female athletes, who were paid the highest in 2022. They include, Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, and gymnastic queen, Simone Biles. Despite having a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics, Biles was appreciated for shining the spotlight on mental health issues. Fans also love Biles’ transparency in every aspect of her life.

According to the list, Simone Biles earned $9 million in the year 2022. This mostly came from her endorsements, while her salary/winnings contributed a small portion. The gymnast made it to the top 5, along with the highest-paid female athletes, tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams. Others among the top 5 were British tennis player, Emma Raducanu, and freestyle skier, Eileen Gu.

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Considering her endorsements are a huge part of her earnings, let’s take a look at Biles’ endorsements. The gymnast has worked with Athleta, United Airlines, Spieth America gymnastics equipment, SK-II skincare products, Visa, and even Uber Eats. She has also backed up mental health startup ‘Cerebral’. These partnerships have helped Biles shoot for the stars.

Although she’s currently on a break, fans have not stopped applauding her for her achievements. The gymnast has been keeping up with her partnerships actively. She’s also currently busy taking her time planning her wedding with NFL star, Jonathan Owens. Watching female athletes score top ranks across different fields is a good sign since it encourages more and more female athletes to excel in sports. Strong-headed gymnasts like Simone Biles act as torch-bearer to a better and equal environment in sports.

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