Forbes just released its annual list of the world's highest paid athletes. International household names dominate the top of the list with Tiger Woods ranking first at $78.1 million in earnings last year.
We all know athletes make huge salaries playing sports, but some athletes make even more money off the field endorsing products.
David Beckham for example made most of his money modeling underwear, not playing soccer.
Usain Bolt earned 99% of his money from endorsements
Total Earnings: $24.2 million, 40th overall
Salary/Winnings: $0.2 million
Endorsements: $24 million
The track star's major endorsements include Puma, Gatorade, and Virgin Media. Bolt's Puma deal is the biggest ever given to a track athlete.
Roger Federer earned 91% of his money from endorsements
Total Earnings: $71.5 million, second overall
Salary/Winnings: $6.5 million
Endorsements: $65 million
The winner of 17 Grand Slam titles includes Gillette, Mercedes-Benz and Nike in his endorsement portfolio. He recently signed a five-year, $30 million deal with Moet & Chandon champagne.
Phil Mickelson earned 90% of his money from endorsements
Total Earnings: $48.7 million, seventh overall
Salary/Winnings: $4.7 million
Endorsements: $44 million
Lefty signed a deal with Enbrel in 2010 after he was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Mickelson is also sponsored by KPMG, Rolex, and Callaway.
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