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<h1>Usain Bolt</h1>
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Usain Bolt 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
"Lightning Bolt", Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter of all time. His performances during 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics remain legendary. He is the current world record holder in the 100 and 200-meter races. After winning eight gold medals in the Olympics, Bolt announced his retirement from athletics to focus on other dreams.

His net worth stands at $90 million, and makes around $20 million annually. Staggeringly, he made $2.2 million for just appearing on race tracks and winning those races. However, due to fraudulent activities reported against Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Bolt lost around $13 million earlier this year.

Following his retirement, the endorsement deals came for Bolt at a rapid pace. His first sponsor was Puma back when they signed him in 2002. Digicel, a mobile company, became his next favorite sponsor. The Puma contract which initially started from $1.5 million rose to $10 million.

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He later signed deals with Gatorade, Hublot, Virgin, and Visa. He launched his own design of headphones named Soul Electronics. Bolt earns $9 million dollars for just wearing Puma shoes. All Nippon Airways, Enertor, and Australian telecom company Optus were other endorsement deals he signed. Moreover, he started his own company named Mobility while also having a shaving brand- Champion Shave.

He released a new album named <em>'Country Yutes'</em> with his friend Nugent 'NJ' Walker and contributes to different charity organizations.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's early life</strong></h2>
Bolt was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica on 21st August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt. He has a brother Sadiki and a sister Sherine. His parents ran a local grocery store in the little Jamaican town.

The sprinter played cricket and soccer apart from athletics. He kept his passion for football throughout his career and is still an avid Manchester United fan.

He attended Waldensia Primary where he showed his undoubted potential in sprinting competitions. After that, he attended the William Knibb Memorial High School where his cricket coach saw his speed and urged him to focus on athletics. Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Jarrett coached Bolt to become a sprinter.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's magnificent track and field career</strong></h2>
Significantly, he received his first medal during the high school annual championships in 2001 as he took the silver medal in 200m with a time of 22.04 seconds. At age 16, he became the first teenager to come under the 20s time barrier and posted a time of 19.93.

He made his first appearance on the world stage at the 2001 IAAF World Youth Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. Though he failed to qualify for the finals in the 200 m event, he still set a new personal best of 21.73 s.

In the 2002 World Junior Championships, he covered the 200 m distance in the timeframe of 20.61 s and became the youngest world junior medalist ever. Following his momentous victory in 2002, he won four golds at the 2003 CARIFTA Games and was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the games. <sup id="cite_ref-carifta1_40-0" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-carifta2_41-0" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"></sup>He won another gold at the 2003 World Youth Championships. However, despite all those early successes, a hamstring injury affected his performance as he finished last at the 2004 Athens Olympics heats for 200 meters. More heartbreak followed as Bolt finished last in the 2005 Track and Field World Championships.

[caption id="attachment_761704" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761704 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-166165212.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt" width="1920" height="1280" /> Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book "In The Moment" published June 2012[/caption]

After struggling with injuries, Bolt reappeared for the 2007 World Championships where he grabbed the silver medal in the 200-meter race. After seeing what he could do, Bolt wanted to compete in the 100-meters as well.

Thus, he made his grand entry on the 3rd of May 2008. Notably, he set a time of 9.72 seconds to claim a sensational 100-meter victory.

Beijing Olympics 2008 saw him winning three gold medals in the 100, 200, and 4 × 100 meters; however, he was stripped of the relay gold after an athlete failed a drug test. He created a world record in both the 100m and 200m races by setting a time of 9.69 and 19.30 respectively. The signature Bolt pose made its debut at the Beijing Olympics.

Remarkably, he improved on his world record at the 2009 World Championships after setting a time of 9.58 and 19.19 in both the aforementioned races. Bolt clocked a top speed of 27.8 miles per hour during the 100-meter sprint.

The 2012 London Olympics saw him win another three gold medals in his signature events. More success followed during the 2013 and 2015 World Championships as he kept on producing golds.

But, the 2016 Rio Olympics saw him elevate himself to GOAT status. Succeeding in all the events once again, Bolt became the first person to win golds in the two individual sprints in three straight Olympics.

His last race saw Bolt finishing in 3rd place in the 100-meter sprint at the 2017 World Championships and he retired after struggling with hamstring injuries.
<h2><strong>All of Usain Bolt's record and achievements</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">World record holder of 100-meter race: 9.58</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">World record holder of 200-meter race: 19.19</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">2008 Beijing olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m)</li>
 	<li>2012 London Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2016 Rio Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2009 World Championships Berlin: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2011 World Championships Daegu: (Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2013 World Championships Moscow: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2015 World Championships Beijing: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2007 World Championships Osaka: (Silver- 200m, Silver- 4x100 relay)</li>
 	<li>2017 World Championships London: (Bronze- 100m)</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Bolt's off-the-track achievements and trademark pose</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">IAAF World Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Track &amp; Field Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">BBC Overseas Personality of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2012</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Jamaica Sportsman of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">Made the Commander of the Order of Distinction in October 2008</li>
 	<li class="jsx-5dcaf32651c5d495">The youngest member of the Order of Jamaica in 2009</li>
</ul>
As much as the Jamaican is famous for his lightning bolt speed, his signature celebration pose is equally <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-bro-is-jogging-resurfaced-video-of-usain-bolts-seconds-run-leaves-sports-world-in-denial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recognized across the continents</a>. The celebration gesture first made its appearance in 2008 London Olympics. The pose comes from a Jamaican dancehall move that was popular in 2008.

Interestingly, in 2022 the Jamaican sprinter submitted an application for the trademark of his iconic pose. The logo depicts the silhouette of a man in a distinctive pose, with one arm bent and pointing to the head, and the other arm raised and pointing upward.

[caption id="attachment_761705" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761705 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485360364.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt with his Signature Pose" width="1920" height="1311" /> BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt's partner Kasi Bennett and their children</strong></h2>
Kasi Bennett is a Jamaican model, philanthropist, lawyer and an entrepreneur. Bolt met Kasi for the first time in 2014, and since then, the couple has been together. Though the couple haven't got married, they share three children together. In 2020, the pair welcomed their daughter, Olympia Lightning. Then, in 2021, Bolt and Bennett became the parents of twin boys - Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-765819 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Kasi-Bennet-Usain-Bolt-daughter.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="730" />
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt and his unfortunate Investment fraud</strong></h2>
On 16th January 2023, the news of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-track-and-field-news-amidst-12-7-million-loss-usain-bolt-receives-a-huge-honor-for-his-non-sports-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Usain Bolt losing $12.7 million</a> of his savings in a financial scam took the sporting world by storm. The sprinter lost a huge chunk of his retirement money in an investment scam carried out by an internal employee at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). More so, after losing nearly $13 million in the fiasco, the Olympian was left with $12,000 in his account.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1465502 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-19-at-8.47.04-AM.jpeg" alt="" width="612" height="407" />

Ever since the investment fraud came to light, Bolt shared a series of messages on his social media handles. On 18th January 2023, the sprinter tweeted a cryptic message and penned, "<em>A time to keep...and a time to speak; A time of war, and a time of..</em>.". Then, on 23rd January 2023, the Jamaican sprinter shared a picture of himself on Twitter and penned, "<em>Look into my eyes, tell me what you see, can you feel my pain? Am I your enemy? ~ BK</em>".

As the fraud which is estimated to be around billions overall was made public, the attorneys of Usain Bolt sent a final ultimatum to the private firm on 16th January 2023. As verified by Loop, the letter contained information about the amount of money Bolt had on 31st October 2022, which was $12 million.
<h2><strong>Usain Bolt and his soccer connection</strong></h2>
Apart from being an athlete, Bolt's love for soccer is evident as he follows Real Madrid and Manchester United. After retiring in 2017, the Lightning Bolt decided to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-us-sports-track-and-field-news-glory-days-are-coming-back-hardcore-manchester-united-fan-usain-bolt-gives-his-honest-take-on-red-devils-change-in-fortunes-under-erik-ten-hag/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bolt aspired to play for Manchester United</a> but it was Borussia Dortmund who handed the sprinter a two-day trial in March 2018. However, later he joined Central Coast Mariners. During his eight-week trial Down Under, Bolt appeared in a pre-season friendly against Macarthur South West United and scored two goals.

In 2018, he started training for Strømsgodset, a club from Norway of his love for football. His jersey donned the 9.58 number (his world record time) during his spell there; likewise, he wore it during Soccer Aid's matches too.

[caption id="attachment_765718" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-765718 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-04T192952Z_1578633310_UP1EH941I5QJ1_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-AID.jpg" alt="usain bolt" width="1920" height="1366" /> Soccer Football - Soccer Aid 2021 - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - September 4, 2021 England's Wayne Rooney in action with World XI's Usain Bolt Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff[/caption]

However, in January 2019, Bolt announced to the world that he was no longer pursuing his dream of becoming a footballer. He said, "<em>It was fun while it lasted. I don't want to say it wasn't dealt with properly, but I think e went about it not the way we should"</em>. Nonetheless, the Olympian left the football arena to enter into the business domain.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Name - Usain Bolt</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born - 21 August 1986</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Birth - Sherwood Content, Jamaica</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality - Jamaica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Education - University of Technology, Jamaica</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents - Father: Wellesley Bolt, Mother: Jennifer Bolt</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height - 1.95 meters (6 feet 5 inches)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight - 94 kg (207 lb)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner - Kasi Bennett (Not Married)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids - Daughter: Olympia Lightning, Twin boys: Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Social Media - <strong>Instagram: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/usainbolt/?hl=en">@usainbolt</a>, <strong>Twitter: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/usainbolt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@usainbolt</a></span></td>
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Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt Usain Bolt 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements &#8220;Lightning Bolt&#8221;, Usain Bolt is the greatest sprinter of all time. His performances during 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics remain legendary. He is the current world record holder in the 100 and 200-meter races. After winning eight gold medals in the Olympics, Bolt announced his retirement from athletics to focus on other dreams. His net worth stands at $90 million, and makes around $20 million annually. Staggeringly, he made $2.2 million for just appearing on race tracks and winning those races. However, due to fraudulent activities reported against Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), Bolt lost around $13 million earlier this year. Following his retirement, the endorsement deals came for Bolt at a rapid pace. His first sponsor was Puma back when they signed him in 2002. Digicel, a mobile company, became his next favorite sponsor. The Puma contract which initially started from $1.5 million rose to $10 million. He later signed deals with Gatorade, Hublot, Virgin, and Visa. He launched his own design of headphones named Soul Electronics. Bolt earns $9 million dollars for just wearing Puma shoes. All Nippon Airways, Enertor, and Australian telecom company Optus were other endorsement deals he signed. Moreover, he started his own company named Mobility while also having a shaving brand- Champion Shave. He released a new album named &#8216;Country Yutes&#8217; with his friend Nugent &#8216;NJ&#8217; Walker and contributes to different charity organizations. Usain Bolt&#8217;s early life Bolt was born in Sherwood Content, Jamaica on 21st August 1986 to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt. He has a brother Sadiki and a sister Sherine. His parents ran a local grocery store in the little Jamaican town. The sprinter played cricket and soccer apart from athletics. He kept his passion for football throughout his career and is still an avid Manchester United fan. He attended Waldensia Primary where he showed his undoubted potential in sprinting competitions. After that, he attended the William Knibb Memorial High School where his cricket coach saw his speed and urged him to focus on athletics. Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Jarrett coached Bolt to become a sprinter. Usain Bolt&#8217;s magnificent track and field career Significantly, he received his first medal during the high school annual championships in 2001 as he took the silver medal in 200m with a time of 22.04 seconds. At age 16, he became the first teenager to come under the 20s time barrier and posted a time of 19.93. He made his first appearance on the world stage at the 2001 IAAF World Youth Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. Though he failed to qualify for the finals in the 200 m event, he still set a new personal best of 21.73 s. In the 2002 World Junior Championships, he covered the 200 m distance in the timeframe of 20.61 s and became the youngest world junior medalist ever. Following his momentous victory in 2002, he won four golds at the 2003 CARIFTA Games and was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the games. He won another gold at the 2003 World Youth Championships. However, despite all those early successes, a hamstring injury affected his performance as he finished last at the 2004 Athens Olympics heats for 200 meters. More heartbreak followed as Bolt finished last in the 2005 Track and Field World Championships. Usain Bolt of Jamaica reacts as he wins the Olympic mens 200m final in a new world record time in the Birds Nest stadium, Beijing on August 20th 2008 in Beijing, China (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images). An image from the book &#8220;In The Moment&#8221; published June 2012 After struggling with injuries, Bolt reappeared for the 2007 World Championships where he grabbed the silver medal in the 200-meter race. After seeing what he could do, Bolt wanted to compete in the 100-meters as well. Thus, he made his grand entry on the 3rd of May 2008. Notably, he set a time of 9.72 seconds to claim a sensational 100-meter victory. Beijing Olympics 2008 saw him winning three gold medals in the 100, 200, and 4 × 100 meters; however, he was stripped of the relay gold after an athlete failed a drug test. He created a world record in both the 100m and 200m races by setting a time of 9.69 and 19.30 respectively. The signature Bolt pose made its debut at the Beijing Olympics. Remarkably, he improved on his world record at the 2009 World Championships after setting a time of 9.58 and 19.19 in both the aforementioned races. Bolt clocked a top speed of 27.8 miles per hour during the 100-meter sprint. The 2012 London Olympics saw him win another three gold medals in his signature events. More success followed during the 2013 and 2015 World Championships as he kept on producing golds. But, the 2016 Rio Olympics saw him elevate himself to GOAT status. Succeeding in all the events once again, Bolt became the first person to win golds in the two individual sprints in three straight Olympics. His last race saw Bolt finishing in 3rd place in the 100-meter sprint at the 2017 World Championships and he retired after struggling with hamstring injuries. All of Usain Bolt&#8217;s record and achievements World record holder of 100-meter race: 9.58 World record holder of 200-meter race: 19.19 2008 Beijing olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m) 2012 London Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2016 Rio Olympics: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2009 World Championships Berlin: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2011 World Championships Daegu: (Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2013 World Championships Moscow: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2015 World Championships Beijing: (Gold- 100m, Gold- 200m, Gold- 4&#215;100 relay) 2007 World Championships Osaka: (Silver- 200m, Silver- 4&#215;100 relay) 2017 World Championships London: (Bronze- 100m) Bolt&#8217;s off-the-track achievements and trademark pose IAAF World Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 Track &amp; Field Athlete of the Year: 2008, 2009 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2009, 2010, 2013, 2017 BBC Overseas Personality of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2012 Jamaica Sportsman of the Year: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Made the Commander of the Order of Distinction in October 2008 The youngest member of the Order of Jamaica in 2009 As much as the Jamaican is famous for his lightning bolt speed, his signature celebration pose is equally recognized across the continents. The celebration gesture first made its appearance in 2008 London Olympics. The pose comes from a Jamaican dancehall move that was popular in 2008. Interestingly, in 2022 the Jamaican sprinter submitted an application for the trademark of his iconic pose. The logo depicts the silhouette of a man in a distinctive pose, with one arm bent and pointing to the head, and the other arm raised and pointing upward. BEIJING, CHINA &#8211; AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men&#8217;s 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) Usain Bolt&#8217;s partner Kasi Bennett and their children Kasi Bennett is a Jamaican model, philanthropist, lawyer and an entrepreneur. Bolt met Kasi for the first time in 2014, and since then, the couple has been together. Though the couple haven&#8217;t got married, they share three children together. In 2020, the pair welcomed their daughter, Olympia Lightning. Then, in 2021, Bolt and Bennett became the parents of twin boys &#8211; Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt. Usain Bolt and his unfortunate Investment fraud On 16th January 2023, the news of Usain Bolt losing $12.7 million of his savings in a financial scam took the sporting world by storm. The sprinter lost a huge chunk of his retirement money in an investment scam carried out by an internal employee at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). More so, after losing nearly $13 million in the fiasco, the Olympian was left with $12,000 in his account. Ever since the investment fraud came to light, Bolt shared a series of messages on his social media handles. On 18th January 2023, the sprinter tweeted a cryptic message and penned, &#8220;A time to keep&#8230;and a time to speak; A time of war, and a time of...&#8221;. Then, on 23rd January 2023, the Jamaican sprinter shared a picture of himself on Twitter and penned, &#8220;Look into my eyes, tell me what you see, can you feel my pain? Am I your enemy? ~ BK&#8220;. As the fraud which is estimated to be around billions overall was made public, the attorneys of Usain Bolt sent a final ultimatum to the private firm on 16th January 2023. As verified by Loop, the letter contained information about the amount of money Bolt had on 31st October 2022, which was $12 million. Usain Bolt and his soccer connection Apart from being an athlete, Bolt&#8217;s love for soccer is evident as he follows Real Madrid and Manchester United. After retiring in 2017, the Lightning Bolt decided to pursue his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Bolt aspired to play for Manchester United but it was Borussia Dortmund who handed the sprinter a two-day trial in March 2018. However, later he joined Central Coast Mariners. During his eight-week trial Down Under, Bolt appeared in a pre-season friendly against Macarthur South West United and scored two goals. In 2018, he started training for Strømsgodset, a club from Norway of his love for football. His jersey donned the 9.58 number (his world record time) during his spell there; likewise, he wore it during Soccer Aid&#8217;s matches too. Soccer Football &#8211; Soccer Aid 2021 &#8211; Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain &#8211; September 4, 2021 England&#8217;s Wayne Rooney in action with World XI&#8217;s Usain Bolt Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff However, in January 2019, Bolt announced to the world that he was no longer pursuing his dream of becoming a footballer. He said, &#8220;It was fun while it lasted. I don&#8217;t want to say it wasn&#8217;t dealt with properly, but I think e went about it not the way we should&#8221;. Nonetheless, the Olympian left the football arena to enter into the business domain.  Name &#8211; Usain Bolt  Born &#8211; 21 August 1986  Place of Birth &#8211; Sherwood Content, Jamaica  Nationality &#8211; Jamaica  Education &#8211; University of Technology, Jamaica  Parents &#8211; Father: Wellesley Bolt, Mother: Jennifer Bolt  Height &#8211; 1.95 meters (6 feet 5 inches)  Weight &#8211; 94 kg (207 lb)  Partner &#8211; Kasi Bennett (Not Married)  Kids &#8211; Daughter: Olympia Lightning, Twin boys: Thunder Bolt and Saint Bolt  Social Media &#8211; Instagram: @usainbolt, Twitter: @usainbolt

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<h2><b>Venus Williams</b><b>: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more</b></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Venus Williams?Â </b></h2>
Venus Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players in history, has secured three Olympic women's doubles titles. As the elder sister of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Serena Williams.</a>, she made history by becoming the first to achieve the singles and doubles 'double' at Sydney 2000, a feat her sibling replicated 12 years later.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s early life</b></h2>
Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California, on June 17, 1980. She picked up a tennis racket under the tutelage of their father, Richard Williams in Compton, California. He began coaching Venus when she was four years old. Even before her and her sister's birth, Richard had meticulously crafted an 85-page plan to transform his daughters into tennis stars. His inspiration stemmed from watching Virginia Ruzici play on TV and earn a significant sum, which led him to choose tennis as their path to success.

Venus Williams's talents shone through at the age of seven when Tony Chesta, a local professional tennis player, spotted her and promptly recognized her potential in the sport. Venus, along with her family, moved to Florida to train under coach Rick Macci, who was the first professional coach for both Williams sisters.

Venus was withdrawn from the junior circuit along with her sister by their father, Richard Williams. Richard reasoned that the girls were young and should also focus on having fun and going to school, instead of just tennis. He was also focused on safeguarding his daughters from racial abuse, having heard several parents on the circuit disparaging his daughters.

Her father's words stuck with Venus as she went on to attain two degrees. Venus received her associate degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University East in 2015.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s boyfriend</b></h2>
The tennis champion is currently single. However, there were rumors that she was dating Nicholas Hammond, a successful financier and an heir to the Annenberg family fortune. But, Venus never publicly confirmed the relationship. The two had been spotted together on several occasions. There were reports that the two ended their relationship in 2019.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williams's net worth 2024</b></h2>
Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has a net worth of over $12 million. Back in 2019, she was the 10th highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning $5.9 million, of which $5 million came in endorsements. As per her official WTA page at the time, Williams earned a massive sum of $42,513,897.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s career</b></h2>
Venus embarked on her professional career at the tender age of 14. By the time she was 17, in 1997, she made history as the first unseeded player in the Open Era to advance to a Grand Slam final, reaching the US Open final, although she was ultimately defeated by Switzerlandâ€™s Martina Hingis.

The year 2000 marked a monumental achievement for Venus as she secured her first Grand Slam titles, triumphing at Wimbledon and then the US Open, where she bested fellow American Lindsay Davenport on both occasions.

Shortly after her triumph in New York, Venus traveled to Sydney, where she clinched Olympic gold in the womenâ€™s singles final by defeating Russiaâ€™s Elena Dementieva with a score of 6-2, 6-4.

The subsequent day, she partnered with Serena for the womenâ€™s doubles final, and the sisters dominated the Dutch pair Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans, securing victory in just 49 minutes with a score of 6-1, 6-1. With this, Venus became the first woman since Helen Wills Moody in 1924 to claim gold in both singles and doubles events at the same Games.

In February 2002, Venus ascended to the world No. 1 ranking, setting the stage for a remarkable series of four consecutive Grand Slam finals against her sister Serena, beginning from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open.

Despite encountering a series of injuries that disrupted her career, Venus established her dominance at Wimbledon, clinching the title a total of five times. Her final victory at the prestigious tournament came in 2008, where she defeated Serena in the final. Following their singles showdown, the sisters teamed up on Centre Court to secure a record 14th Grand Slam doubles title together.

In 2008, the Williams sisters also clinched their second Olympic gold medal in tennis doubles, this time in Beijing. The following year, they faced off again in the Wimbledon finals, with Serena emerging victorious.

In the subsequent years, Venus's performance saw a decline, although in 2016 she secured her 49th tournament win. She did not make a Grand Slam singles final appearance again until the 2017 Australian Open, where she faced defeat against Serena. Later that year, Venus reached the Wimbledon finals but was ultimately defeated.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
When Venus was 15 years old in 1995, she secured her first endorsement deal with Reebok. In 2000, she signed yet another five-year agreement with the company for a reported $40 million. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with various brands including American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Stitch Fix, Wilson, Tide, Kraft, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste, among many others.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s investments</b></h2>
In 2006, Venus founded the clothing company EleVen, just four years after launching the interior design firm V Starr, which designed homes including those of her sister and her husband in South Florida. Continuing her journey as a successful businesswoman, Venus expanded her ventures by founding the plant-based superfood nutrition company called Happy Viking in 2020. She is also anÂ investor in Ellevest, an online investment resource, and holds a stake in the NFL team the Miami Dolphins.

In 2023, she invested in LA Golf Club, becoming the first part-owners announced for the revolutionary golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s Records</b></h2>
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 	<li>First African-American woman to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in tennis</li>
 	<li>The first player ranked outside the top 50 to reach the US Open final in 1997, joining Pam Shriver in 1978 as one of only two women to accomplish this feat on their first attempt</li>
 	<li>One of two women, alongside sister Serena, to win four Olympic gold medals in tennis</li>
 	<li>One of two players, male or female, to win five Olympic medals, achieving this in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, sharing both records with Kathleen McKane Godfree</li>
 	<li>The only player to win an Olympic medal in four different editions of the Games</li>
 	<li>Holds the record for the most appearances in Grand Slam singles draws, totaling 80</li>
 	<li>Achieved the Wimbledon title in 2007 as the lowest-ranked (31st) and lowest-seeded (23rd) woman ever to win the tournament</li>
 	<li>Held the record for the fastest serve by a woman, clocking in at 129mph, for seven years until Sabine Lisicki broke it in 2014</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s major achievement and awards</b></h2>
Awards:

1995
<ul>
 	<li>Sports Image Foundation Award for conducting tennis clinics in low-income areas</li>
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1997
<ul>
 	<li>WTA Newcomer of the Year</li>
 	<li>September's Olympic Committee Female Athlete</li>
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1998
<ul>
 	<li>Tennis Magazine's Most Improved Player</li>
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2000
<ul>
 	<li>WTA Player of the Year</li>
 	<li>WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Sports Illustrated for Women's Sportswoman of the Year</li>
 	<li>Teen Choice Awards â€“ Extraordinary Achievement Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.62)</li>
 	<li>Women's Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year for team sports (with Serena Williams)</li>
</ul>
2001
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>EMMA Best Sport Personality Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.57)</li>
</ul>
2002
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Athlete ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.60)</li>
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2003
<ul>
 	<li>The President's Award of the 34th NAACP Image Awards</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.65)</li>
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2004
<ul>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1)</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77)</li>
</ul>
2005
<ul>
 	<li>Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.81)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
</ul>
2006
<ul>
 	<li>Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award</li>
 	<li>BET's Best Female Athlete of the Year</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1)</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.90)</li>
</ul>
2007
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 	<li>Gitanjali Diamond Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>Vogue Magazine Top 10 Best Dressed List for 2007</li>
</ul>
2008
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 	<li>Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award</li>
 	<li>Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>ITF Women's Doubles World Champion (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards â€“ Outstanding Leadership</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
</ul>
2010
<ul>
 	<li>Caesars Tennis Classic Achievement Award</li>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.83)</li>
 	<li>YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
 	<li>Forbes 30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models</li>
 	<li>Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (No.60)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
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2011
<ul>
 	<li>Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.86)</li>
 	<li>TIME Magazine 30 Legends of Women's Tennis</li>
 	<li>Forbes Most Powerful Black Women In The U.S. (No.10)</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2)</li>
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2012
<ul>
 	<li>World TeamTennis Finals Most Valuable Player</li>
 	<li>WTA Player Service Award</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams)</li>
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2013
<ul>
 	<li>BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award</li>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
</ul>
2014
<ul>
 	<li>Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3)</li>
 	<li>WTA Fan Favorite Dress (2014 Wimbledon)</li>
 	<li>Tennis Magazine Top 10 Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)</li>
 	<li>ESPN Tennis Top 10 Women's Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Venus Williams has not founded any charities on her own. However, she supports charities such as the American Heart Association, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Serena Williams Fund, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Truth Heart, among others.

Venus Williams was also one of the main members who made a concerted effort to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-42-year-old-venus-williams-all-set-to-launch-a-whopping-5000000-event-for-a-noble-cause-in-memory-of-her-idol/" target="_self" rel="noopener">preserve the late Nina Simone's legacy</a>. Williams launched an online auction that aimed to raise enough money to ensure that the childhood house of Simone was not destroyed.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Venus Williamsâ€™s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/venuswilliams/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Venuseswilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></td>
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<td style="width: 47.560976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@VenusWilliams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></td>
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<td style="width: 93.292683%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.venuswilliams.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a></td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Venus Williams</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">Queen V</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">17 June 1980</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">Lynwood, California</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">1.85Â m</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">75Â kg</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">Richard Williams and Oracene Price</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">Serena Williams</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 126.609408%">African-American</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">$12 million</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 37.409283%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 126.609408%">NA</td>
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Venus Williams

Venus Williams: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, and more via Getty Who is Venus Williams?Â  Venus Williams, considered one of the greatest tennis players in history, has secured three Olympic women&#8217;s doubles titles. As the elder sister of Serena Williams., she made history by becoming the first to achieve the singles and doubles &#8216;double&#8217; at Sydney 2000, a feat her sibling replicated 12 years later. Venus Williamsâ€™s early life Venus Williams was born in Lynwood, California, on June 17, 1980. She picked up a tennis racket under the tutelage of their father, Richard Williams in Compton, California. He began coaching Venus when she was four years old. Even before her and her sister&#8217;s birth, Richard had meticulously crafted an 85-page plan to transform his daughters into tennis stars. His inspiration stemmed from watching Virginia Ruzici play on TV and earn a significant sum, which led him to choose tennis as their path to success. Venus Williams&#8217;s talents shone through at the age of seven when Tony Chesta, a local professional tennis player, spotted her and promptly recognized her potential in the sport. Venus, along with her family, moved to Florida to train under coach Rick Macci, who was the first professional coach for both Williams sisters. Venus was withdrawn from the junior circuit along with her sister by their father, Richard Williams. Richard reasoned that the girls were young and should also focus on having fun and going to school, instead of just tennis. He was also focused on safeguarding his daughters from racial abuse, having heard several parents on the circuit disparaging his daughters. Her father&#8217;s words stuck with Venus as she went on to attain two degrees. Venus received her associate degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University East in 2015. Venus Williamsâ€™s boyfriend The tennis champion is currently single. However, there were rumors that she was dating Nicholas Hammond, a successful financier and an heir to the Annenberg family fortune. But, Venus never publicly confirmed the relationship. The two had been spotted together on several occasions. There were reports that the two ended their relationship in 2019. Venus Williams&#8217;s net worth 2024 Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has a net worth of over $12 million. Back in 2019, she was the 10th highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning $5.9 million, of which $5 million came in endorsements. As per her official WTA page at the time, Williams earned a massive sum of $42,513,897. Venus Williamsâ€™s career Venus embarked on her professional career at the tender age of 14. By the time she was 17, in 1997, she made history as the first unseeded player in the Open Era to advance to a Grand Slam final, reaching the US Open final, although she was ultimately defeated by Switzerlandâ€™s Martina Hingis. The year 2000 marked a monumental achievement for Venus as she secured her first Grand Slam titles, triumphing at Wimbledon and then the US Open, where she bested fellow American Lindsay Davenport on both occasions. Shortly after her triumph in New York, Venus traveled to Sydney, where she clinched Olympic gold in the womenâ€™s singles final by defeating Russiaâ€™s Elena Dementieva with a score of 6-2, 6-4. The subsequent day, she partnered with Serena for the womenâ€™s doubles final, and the sisters dominated the Dutch pair Kristie Boogert and Miriam Oremans, securing victory in just 49 minutes with a score of 6-1, 6-1. With this, Venus became the first woman since Helen Wills Moody in 1924 to claim gold in both singles and doubles events at the same Games. In February 2002, Venus ascended to the world No. 1 ranking, setting the stage for a remarkable series of four consecutive Grand Slam finals against her sister Serena, beginning from the 2002 French Open to the 2003 Australian Open. Despite encountering a series of injuries that disrupted her career, Venus established her dominance at Wimbledon, clinching the title a total of five times. Her final victory at the prestigious tournament came in 2008, where she defeated Serena in the final. Following their singles showdown, the sisters teamed up on Centre Court to secure a record 14th Grand Slam doubles title together. In 2008, the Williams sisters also clinched their second Olympic gold medal in tennis doubles, this time in Beijing. The following year, they faced off again in the Wimbledon finals, with Serena emerging victorious. In the subsequent years, Venus&#8217;s performance saw a decline, although in 2016 she secured her 49th tournament win. She did not make a Grand Slam singles final appearance again until the 2017 Australian Open, where she faced defeat against Serena. Later that year, Venus reached the Wimbledon finals but was ultimately defeated. Venus Williamsâ€™s partnerships and endorsements When Venus was 15 years old in 1995, she secured her first endorsement deal with Reebok. In 2000, she signed yet another five-year agreement with the company for a reported $40 million. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with various brands including American Express, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Stitch Fix, Wilson, Tide, Kraft, Ralph Lauren, and Lacoste, among many others.  Venus Williamsâ€™s investments In 2006, Venus founded the clothing company EleVen, just four years after launching the interior design firm V Starr, which designed homes including those of her sister and her husband in South Florida. Continuing her journey as a successful businesswoman, Venus expanded her ventures by founding the plant-based superfood nutrition company called Happy Viking in 2020. She is also anÂ investor in Ellevest, an online investment resource, and holds a stake in the NFL team the Miami Dolphins. In 2023, she invested in LA Golf Club, becoming the first part-owners announced for the revolutionary golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy    Venus Williamsâ€™s Records First African-American woman to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in tennis The first player ranked outside the top 50 to reach the US Open final in 1997, joining Pam Shriver in 1978 as one of only two women to accomplish this feat on their first attempt One of two women, alongside sister Serena, to win four Olympic gold medals in tennis One of two players, male or female, to win five Olympic medals, achieving this in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, sharing both records with Kathleen McKane Godfree The only player to win an Olympic medal in four different editions of the Games Holds the record for the most appearances in Grand Slam singles draws, totaling 80 Achieved the Wimbledon title in 2007 as the lowest-ranked (31st) and lowest-seeded (23rd) woman ever to win the tournament Held the record for the fastest serve by a woman, clocking in at 129mph, for seven years until Sabine Lisicki broke it in 2014     via Getty Venus Williamsâ€™s major achievement and awards Awards: 1995 Sports Image Foundation Award for conducting tennis clinics in low-income areas 1997 WTA Newcomer of the Year September&#8217;s Olympic Committee Female Athlete 1998 Tennis Magazine&#8217;s Most Improved Player 2000 WTA Player of the Year WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Sports Illustrated for Women&#8217;s Sportswoman of the Year Teen Choice Awards â€“ Extraordinary Achievement Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.62) Women&#8217;s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year for team sports (with Serena Williams) 2001 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award EMMA Best Sport Personality Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.57) 2002 Best Female Athlete ESPY Award Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.60) 2003 The President&#8217;s Award of the 34th NAACP Image Awards Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.65) 2004 Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1) Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77) 2005 Glamour Magazine&#8217;s Women of the Year Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.81) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) 2006 Best Female Tennis Player ESPY Award BET&#8217;s Best Female Athlete of the Year Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.1) Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.90) 2007 Gitanjali Diamond Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) Vogue Magazine Top 10 Best Dressed List for 2007 2008 Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award Whirlpool 6th Sense Player of the Year Award ITF Women&#8217;s Doubles World Champion (with Serena Williams) WTA Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards â€“ Outstanding Leadership Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.77) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2010 Caesars Tennis Classic Achievement Award Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.83) YWCA GLA Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) Forbes 30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (No.60) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2011 Forbes The Celebrity 100 (No.86) TIME Magazine 30 Legends of Women&#8217;s Tennis Forbes Most Powerful Black Women In The U.S. (No.10) Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.2) 2012 World TeamTennis Finals Most Valuable Player WTA Player Service Award WTA Fan Favorite Doubles Team of the Year (with Serena Williams) 2013 BET Black Girls Rock! Star Power Award Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) 2014 Harris Poll Top 10 Favorite Female Sports Star (No.3) WTA Fan Favorite Dress (2014 Wimbledon) Tennis Magazine Top 10 Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round) ESPN Tennis Top 10 Women&#8217;s Matches of 2014 No.3 (2014 Wimbledon 3rd Round)  via Reuters Venus Williamsâ€™s charity and foundation Venus Williams has not founded any charities on her own. However, she supports charities such as the American Heart Association, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Serena Williams Fund, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Truth Heart, among others. Venus Williams was also one of the main members who made a concerted effort to preserve the late Nina Simone&#8217;s legacy. Williams launched an online auction that aimed to raise enough money to ensure that the childhood house of Simone was not destroyed. Venus Williamsâ€™s social media accounts Active on social media   Instagram Instagram  Twitter Twitter  YouTube YouTube  Website Website  Personal Information  Full Name Venus Williams  Popular Name Queen V  Date Of Birth 17 June 1980  Birth Place Lynwood, California  Height 1.85Â m  Weight 75Â kg  Parents Richard Williams and Oracene Price  Siblings Serena Williams  Nationality American  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $12 million  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children NA  Profession Tennis player  &nbsp;

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