Elaine Thompson-Herah vs Sha’Carri Richardson 2022 Net Worth Comparison: Who Is Wealthier?

Published 05/25/2022, 8:45 AM EDT

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Elaine Thompson-Herah and Sha’Carri Richardson are two of the most distinguished names in sprinting history. And like any famous sports personality, the two athletes have amassed a sizable portion of wealth throughout their careers.

While Elaine is the fastest woman alive, Sha’Carri is not far behind. She holds the title of the sixth fastest woman of all time and the fourth-fastest American woman in history. Having accomplished such fame and success, let’s take a look at the net worth of both the athletes.

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Elaine Thompson-Herah’s Net Worth

Thompson-Herah has gathered quite the reputation for herself in recent times. She has also had a brilliant run in the events and has clocked staggering times at the meets. Elaine has quickly climbed the ladder to earn the title of the fastest woman alive.

Last year was rewarding for the athlete, with the world witnessing some of her best performances. At the Tokyo Olympics, Thompson-Herah successfully retained her titles in the 100m and 200m events. Moreover, she clocked her personal best in 100m at the 2021 Prefontaine Classic, completing the event in an astounding 10.54 seconds, the second-fastest time in the event’s history.

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Celebrity Net Worth estimates the net worth of the Jamaican sprinter to be at $4 million. She has amassed a significant portion of this wealth through her sponsorship with Nike, Flow Jamaica, and NCB Jamaica.

The net worth of Sha’Carri Richardson

In recent years, Sha’Carri has become quite the fan favorite at meets. Although not the fastest, she has performed consistently well in her events. Therefore, the sprinter has caught the attention of prominent sponsors.

According to Exact Net Worth, her estimated net worth is around $300,000. However, Biography Daily evaluates the figure to be between $100,000 and $300,000. Moreover, the site places her average annual salary between $45,000 and $50,000.

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However, the sites Sportsjone and Celebsagewiki estimate Richardson’s net worth to be between $1 million and $5 million.

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Much like her Jamaican rival, Sha’Carri too has a sponsorship with Nike. And the athletic apparel company is believed to be the sprinting star’s primary source of income.

Since various sites provide different estimates of the net worth of Richardson, it will be challenging to know the ballpark figure. However, most sites estimate this figure to be lower than the net worth of Elaine Thompson-Herah.

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Therefore, Thompson-Herah is currently leading the race in terms of net worth. But Richardson is not far behind. Besides, the American sprinter has been in the sport for a shorter period than Thompson-Herah. Therefore, Sha’Carri still has time to catch up to her counterpart.

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Aklanta Chetia

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Aklanta Chetia Wanniang is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. He has a Master's degree in Literature from the University of Delhi. With an interest in learning about multiple sports, Aklanta himself is a former sportsperson and has participated in state and national level swimming events.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa