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Not A Single Woman Made The 2024's Highest-Paid Athletes List



  • The fight for equal pay in athletics continues as female superstars remain shut out of sports' most exclusive financial club.

The article from MSN discusses the notable absence of women on the 2024 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, as compiled by Forbes. Despite the increasing popularity and professionalization of women's sports, no female athlete made it into the top 50 earners. The list, which includes earnings from salaries, bonuses, prize money, endorsements, and other business ventures, was dominated by male athletes from sports like soccer, basketball, and golf. The piece highlights the ongoing gender pay gap in sports, attributing it to factors such as lower media rights deals, sponsorship opportunities, and prize money in women's sports compared to men's. It also mentions efforts to close this gap, including the growth of women's sports leagues and increased investment, but notes that significant disparities remain.

Read the Full Essence Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/not-a-single-woman-made-the-2024-s-highest-paid-athletes-list/ar-AA1AR4m2 ]

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