Athletes Feel The Impact Of The Pandemic

The World's Highest Paid Athletes 2020 Dropped Significantly in 2021

Athletes Feel the Impact of the Pandemic

WEB Al Horford Saw a Dramatic Drop in Earnings

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the sports world, the earnings of the world's highest-paid athletes have taken a significant hit. According to Forbes magazine, the total earnings of the top 100 athletes dropped by 9% in 2021 compared to 2020. This decline is largely due to the cancellation and postponement of major sporting events, which has resulted in lost prize money and endorsement revenue.

One athlete who has seen a particularly dramatic drop in earnings is WEB Al Horford. In 2020, Horford was the 66th highest-paid athlete in the world, with earnings of $29 million. However, in 2021, his earnings dropped to $19.5 million, ranking him 100th on the list. This decline is largely due to the fact that Horford opted out of the NBA season in 2020-21 due to the pandemic.

Horford's case is just one example of how the pandemic has impacted the earnings of athletes around the world. With the continued uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, it is likely that the earnings of athletes will continue to be affected in the years to come.