McKayla Maroney is known for her talents as an American gymnast, but she also became a famous meme for sporting a comical, unimpressed face after winning the silver medal in the 2012 Olympic Games. Since her win and her social media fame, Maroney has been able to land guest appearances on TV shows.
Along with endorsements, have helped her achieve a net worth of $4 million. Like some athletes, injuries, unfortunately, forced her into early retirement, but Maroney still has a career to be proud of.
Alex Morgan – $3 Million
Soccer star Alex Morgan is another female athlete who is building a legacy. Morgan is a member of the U.S. national team and has found herself in some very lucrative endorsement deals. She appeared alongside Lionel Messi on the FIFA 16 covers that were sold in the U.S. and also has endorsements with Nike and Coca-Cola.
Morgan has interests outside of the soccer field and has written The Kicks, a book series that is marketed towards middle schoolers. The series did very well and was even on the New York Times Best Sellers list! Because of her diversified portfolio, Morgan now has a net worth of $3 million.
Agnieszka Radwánska – $25 Million
Agnieszka Radwánska became a pro in 2005 and won the WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player a remarkable six times. Though Radwánska hadn’t won any major championships by her retirement in 2018, she did add a lot of zeros to her net worth.
Having been one of the most popular players, Radwánska had a number of endorsement deals as well as $27 million in prize money. When she walked off the court for the last time in 2018, she walked home with a net worth of $25 million!
Paula Creamer – $8 Million
Though the only major tournament Paula Creamer won was the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open, she was the youngest player to receive $1 million in LPGA earnings. Creamer is also in the top 10 for her total career earnings, but she has been ranked only as high as number two in the women’s golf rankings.
Creamer may not be the top player, but with a net worth of $8 million from her time on the course, she has still had a very successful career.
Justine Henin – $14 Million
Belgian tennis star Justine Henin is yet another female pro who has left a legacy for those after her. The coveted Wimbledon championship is the only major tournament that Henin did not win before her 2011 retirement, but with several top tournaments wins in singles, she should be more than satisfied with her career accomplishments.
Henin’s dedication on the court year after year literally paid off as she now has a net worth of $14 million in her retirement.