Million Dollar Kenenisa!
Bekele - He's a wealthy young man
So, this is the sort of money that one of the greatest track and XC stars of our time can expect to earn in an ‘average’ year. When compared to a Premier League footballer or the likes of Tiger Woods, it aint a lot, however it’s not to be sniffed at either…
Queues in front of a notice board, butterflies in one’s stomach before the draws for a lottery are announced, and finger biting before an awards ceremony. Humans are obsessed with how and if they are going to earn or win money that could transform lives. Ethiopian distance running star, Kenenisa Bekele, is no different.
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Bekele’s 2009 earnings
Golden league Jackpot share:333,333 dollars
Prize money (for winning six meetings):96,000 dollars
Appearance fees (average taken at 60,000 euros for seven races):592,200 dollars
World Championship Prize money:120,000 dollars
TOTAL:1,141,333 dollars
This figure does not include earnings from Nike endorsements, time bonuses in individual meetings, or other sources of income.
