7. Kristi Yamaguchi (tie)
Kristi Yamaguchi is a two-time world champion and an Olympic gold medalist in singles figure skating. She captured the hearts of Americans with her spunky style and impressive athleticism during the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.
Kristi Yamaguchi captured the hearts of Americans with her spunky style and impressive athleticism.
After her Olympics win, Yamaguchi performed with "Stars on Ice" for many years, and in 2008 she became a champion on TV's Dancing With the Stars. Her first children’s book came out in 2011, titled Dream Big, Little Pig!
Kristi Yamaguchi is worth $8 million, says Celebrity Net Worth.
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This six-time Olympic medalist (one gold, three silver, two bronze) showed he was a talented Alpine skier in multiple events, including slalom and downhill. In 2014, at age 36, he became the oldest Alpine skier to win an Olympic medal.
Bode Miller showed he was a talented Alpine skier in multiple events.
Miller is known for his brash style and love-hate relationship with the media. He was so successful from his racing and endorsements that he left the U.S. ski team for two years in 2007 to start his own training program.
Bode (pronounced BOH-dee) Miller is worth $8 million, according to TheRichest.
7. Nancy Kerrigan (tie)
Nancy Kerrigan's 1992 bronze and 1994 silver medals in figure skating will forever be overshadowed by the violent attack on her knee before her second Winter Games. An associate of her rival, Tonya Harding, struck her in the leg after a practice session.
In recent years, Nancy Kerrigan has found work as a model, spokeswoman and actor.
After her successful skating career, Kerrigan found work as a model, spokeswoman and actor. She hosted Saturday Night Live and competed on Dancing With the Stars. She married her manager after retiring from figure skating.
Nancy Kerrigan's net worth is $8 million, reports Celebrity Net Worth.
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A star of the 1968 Olympic Winter Games in France, figure skater Peggy Fleming was the only American to win a gold medal that year. Her beauty on the ice and unorthodox style earned her a reputation as a consummate performer.
Peggy Fleming was a figure skating star of the 1968 Olympics and later went on to fame as a skating commentator.
She later went pro to skate with the Ice Capades, and she has been a fixture of ABC Sports' figure skating coverage, serving as a commentator with the network since 1981.
Peggy Fleming has a net worth of $8 million, according to TheRichest.
6. Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno is a short-track speed skater who has won eight medals in three Olympic appearances. He won countless fans with his happy-go-lucky style and signature locks of flowing hair.
Speed skater Apolo Ohno has won eight Olympic medals.
After his skating career, Ohno became a philanthropist, activist and motivational speaker. He was a winner on Dancing With the Stars in 2007, and went on to become a commentator for NBC during the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Apolo Ohno has a net worth of $10 million, says Celebrity Net Worth.
5. Michelle Kwan
Michelle Kwan is considered one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. She is a silver and bronze medalist from two Winter Games (1998 and 2002) and was known for her expressive and artistic style — very popular with American television audiences.
Michelle Kwan
She also is a published author, actor, voiceover artist, activist and model. Her endorsement deals have been with companies including McDonald's, Visa, Disney, Kraft, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet and many others.
Michelle Kwan is worth $16 million, reports Celebrity Net Worth.
4. Brian Boitano
Brian Boitano was a household name during the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Canada. His powerful figure skating and impressive style earned him fame, fortune and a gold medal. He was part of the “Battle of the Brians” rivalry with Canadian skater Brian Orser.
Brian Boitano won a gold medal for figure skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Boitano later found work as a spokesman, activist and actor. He starred in his own TV cooking show (What Would Brian Boitano Make?) and joined the U.S. delegation for the 2014 Sochi Olympics as a team official.
Brian Boitano's net worth is $18 million, according to TheRichest.
3. Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton is a legend in U.S. figure skating. In his long and storied career, he won a gold medal in 1984 and was named by Associated Press in 1993 as one of the eight most popular American sports personalities — ahead of Michael Jordan!
Scott Hamilton is a U.S. figure skating legend.
Since retiring from competition, Hamilton has devoted his time to philanthropy and public appearances. He is a cancer survivor and strong supporter of causes including children’s health, the Special Olympics and Make-A-Wish.
Scott Hamilton is worth $30 million, according to TheRichest.
2. Shaun White
This three-time Olympic gold medalist competing in the 2018 Winter Games is the most recognized name in snowboarding. His red hair and extreme maneuvers on the slopes have earned him a loyal following of fans.
Shaun White is a snowboarding superstar and has two gold medals.
White's sponsorships include deals with Burton, Oakley, Target, Red Bull and the video games company Ubisoft. He has his own game franchises, Shaun White Snowboarding and Shaun White Skateboarding.
Shaun White has a net worth of at least $40 million, reports Elite Daily.
1. Wayne Gretzky
They don’t call him “the Great One” for nothing. Wayne Gretzky is considered the top hockey player of all-time. Pros were barred from Olympic competition for most of his career, but he won gold medals as a Canadian hockey team official.
Wayne Gretzky served as an official with gold medal Canadian hockey teams.
Along with his NHL salaries and endorsements, Gretzky has earned a healthy living as a business owner and investor. He has owned pro teams in hockey and football, and has his own winery. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!
Wayne Gretzky's net worth is $200 million, says Celebrity Net Worth.
Extra: Tonya Harding
Tonya Harding has struggled in the aftermath of the assault on Nancy Kerrigan. Harding was banned for life from all figure skating competition, so she became a professional wrestler and boxer, fighting in Celebrity Boxing on the Fox network.
Tonya Harding has struggled since she was forced to give up her figure skating career.
She unsuccessfully dabbled in music and welding. Now, her life is the subject of the film I, Tonya, which is nominated for three Academy Awards. She lives with her third husband Joseph and son Gordon.
Tonya Harding has a net worth of just $30,000, according to TheRichest.
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