Justin Gatlin is the second fastest man in the world, standing next to Usain Bolt. Setting a world record in the 100-meter race he has sprinted his fame around the world. Though he went through several controversies throughout his career, he still proved himself a great athlete.
There is no denying that he has a successful career but, how much money has this success earned him? We're discussing his net worth, salary and everything money related to him.
How much is Justin Gatlin's Net Worth? Income Sources
Justin Gatlin's recent triumph in World Athletics Championships 2017 which pushed Christian Coleman and Usain Bolt settle for Siver and Bronze respectively.
The win has fortuned him with $1 million and a gold medal. Gatlin's current net worth is $3 million.
Justin could have owned much more than this if he wasn't penalized by doping suspensions twice in his career, he was nearly suspended for 5 years for the doping controversy. He has won over $11 million as prize money throughout his career.
Nike supported him by re-signing the endorsing deal with him in 2015 after his comeback. His contract with Nike helped him to boost his net worth, before linking with Nike he was sponsored by the Chinese Sportswear company Xtek. He was also working with Deuce.
Justin Gatlin's Cars, house, and other a s sets
Gatlin has a cla s s when it comes to choosing his rides, his garage is full of world's best cars. One of the cars he uses for riding is McLaren 650S Spider, it is decorated in red color and has a market price value of $265, 500. The car is one of the world's luxurious car.
Not only his car, Gatlin's lifestyle is lavish as well. He resides in a mansion located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, US. Though he was out of his career for 5 years he still has managed a standard living style.
Justin Gatlin's Career Highlights and Achievements
Justin Gatlin is an American sprinter who specializes in 100m and 200m races and is currently the second best sprinter in the world. In the end of 2002, he professionally got into track and field and two years later he won the gold medal for his country in the 100m race at the 2004 Summer Olympic. A year later in 2005, he again won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships which soon increased his fame.
He was suspended from the international competitions after he was found positive for Testosterone on July 26, 2006. He was banned for over five years. He came back in 2010 after his suspension was over, two years later he again proved himself winning a gold medal in Istanbul in 2012. He recently won the 2017 World Athletics Championship beating the world's fastest man Usain Bolt. He has won several titles throughout his career and some of them are listed below.
- 2003, World Indoor Championship Gold Medal
- 2004, Athens Olympic Gold Medal
- 2005, World Athletics Championship Gold Medal
- 2007, World Athletic Championships Gold Medal
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Quick Facts on Justin Gatlin
- He was born on February 10, 1982, in Brooklyn New York
- He attended Woodham High school in Florida and graduated from the University of Tennessee
- He worked as a volunteer coach at Woodham High School
- He too tried for the NFL entry
