Tyson Gay Net Worth: How much does the American athlete earn?

Tyson Gay is a veteran American sprinter who competes in the 100 meters and 200 meters race events. His personal best of 9.69 seconds to cover 100m is the American national record and makes him joint second-fastest athlete ever, alongside Jamaica’s Yohan Blake.

The career breakthrough moment for the 39-year-old came when he was selected for the 200m race at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki and finished fourth, beaten by three of his compatriots. However, he ended the 2005 season on a positive note by winning the gold medal in the 200m (19.96 s) at the World Athletics Final, his first major championship title in Monaco. 

Tyson Gay Achievements

Born on August 9, 1982, the American runner has won medals in several major international competitions, including three gold medals in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay at the Osaka World Championships in 2007. This tournament also marked one of his best career performances on the track. Gay is also a four-time U.S. champion in the 100 m category.

Apart from the Oska WC, Tyson has plenty of medals against his name at the World Cup, World Relays, World Athletics Final, Diamond League Final, and the Continental Cup. However, the Kentucky native track and field star failed to bring an Olympics medal to his glorious cabinet. 

Tyson Gay Net Worth in 2022

Owing to numerous records and brilliant popularity in the athletics fraternity, Tyson Gay’s net worth is estimated to be a whopping $15 million as of 2022. 

A lot of money of this handsome amount came from his winning prizes as well as endorsements and brand collaborations. The mighty American has been associated with some of the top global brands including the likes of Adidas and Gillette. 

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