(Jamaica Observer) Jamaican triple world record holder Usain Bolt has been listed at number 63 on the Forbes top 100 highest paid sports personalities list. Bolt earned US$20.3 million over the last 12 months, with most of his money coming from endorsements and contracts. His highest sponsor is sporting goods company Puma, which pays the athlete US$9 million annually.
Bolt reportedly earned US$300,000 for his on the track exploits over the last 12 months.
Heading the list of highest paid athletes is boxer Floyd Mayweather, who earned US$85 million. Mayweather unseated golfer Tiger Woods from the top spot he held over the last seven years.
Woods is third on the list, with earnings of US$59.4 million.
Also included on the list are Indian cricketers Mahendra Singh Doni (31) and Sachin Tendulkar (78).