Despite Taking a Break From Gymnastics, Simone Biles Ranks Highly in the Latest Forbes Highest-Paid Female Athletes

Since?Simone Biles‘ stint at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the star remains undefeated in terms of being a fan favorite. The star gymnast captured hearts with her twists up in the air and tricks up her sleeve. Her numerous medals are a testimony to her talent and all-roundedness. She is indeed one of the best female athletes the world has ever seen. Recently, Forbes released a list of the highest-paid female athletes this year. Amongst many reputed names,?gymnastics?superstar Simone Biles was 1 of the top 10.?

Despite being away from her beloved sport, how did she manage to rank up so high? Let’s find out!

Simone Biles made it to the highest-paid athletes’ list

The Olympics is still far away, and Simone’s participation is still a mystery. The star has also been occupied with preparation for her wedding to NFL star Jonathan Owens. Yet, she made it to the top 10 list. Simone ranked 10th on the list, and tennis star Naomi Osaka topped it. Evidently, 2022 has been a good year for the star who raked in the moolah while giving herself a good break. It is because Simone is also an entrepreneur with her clothing line. She also featured in many commercials this year.

According to Forbes, Biles’ off-field earnings amounted to $10 billion. The gymnastics star is featured in Super Bowl advertisements and for giants like BMC, Subway, and Powerade. Super Bowl ads have an air of prestige associated with them since it costs a fortune to broadcast them between the game. Biles, a fan favorite, was chosen to represent brands hoping to impress fans with their adored athlete. Apart from this, she also released her collection of activewear in collaboration with Athleta – the women’s activewear company.

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The star’s achievements don’t end here. In 2022, Biles received one of the highest honors given to an American – the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She received the award alongside fellow female athlete Megan Rapinoe. Apart from this, the gymnast procured an equity stake in Axonius – a cybersecurity firm that added to her earnings. In fact, she recently collaborated with Axonius for an initiative toward foster children.

This is not Biles’ first rodeo

Biles making it to Forbes’ highest-paid female athletes’ list was not surprising. The star had previously?featured in Sportico’s list?for the same, earlier in October. In fact, she had made it to the top 5, along with other female athletes like Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams.

Although Biles wasn’t present on the field this season, she still made it to the top. This goes to show how an athlete’s talents and skills help them beyond the field. As she prepares for the next chapter in her life, Biles can rest knowing that her fans got her back.

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