Lance Armstrong

Retired: 2011

Career Earnings: $218 million

Est. Net Worth: $50 million

Lance Armstrong is possibly the most well known bicyclist in the world, even after his retirement. Armstrong competed for five different professional teams from 1992 until 2011 and represented the U.S. National Team in 2011. On top of his cycling fame, Lance is considered a national inspiration, defeating a cancer diagnosis to make a comeback to cycling.

Post-retirement, Armstrong’s legacy has become something of a dark chapter in the sports world. Following a string of controversies he was ordered to repay much of his winnings. Still, despite it all, Armstrong remains incredibly rich. He owns a coffee shop in Texas along with millions in stock holdings with several cycling companies.