Olivia Dunne's net worth is staggering and eclipses WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark's

Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's latest sensation, boasts a net worth of £2.9 million ($3.8m), reflecting her highly coveted skills on the court. However, fellow American athlete and gymnast Olivia Dunne might just outshine the rookie basketball star in terms of wealth, reportedly being worth over £1.5m ($2m) more.

Both women were college sensations, captivating audiences nationwide with their respective talents in basketball and gymnastics. Dunne's popularity soared after she became a viral sensation on social media, accumulating millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram through her engaging content.

Meanwhile, Clark is currently carving her own path to stardom, having been the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and leaving college with several records to her name. Here, we delve into the details of each athlete's net worth, their rise to fame, and who earns more - and it may not be who you think.

Clark made a name for herself in college basketball as a guard for the University of Iowa, becoming the highest-ever scorer in NCAA Division 1 basketball for both men and women with 3,951 points. This feat shattered a 54 year old record previously held by Louisiana State University's Pete Maravich.

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Before making her mark in the WNBA, Clark had an illustrious career at the University of Iowa, where she set numerous records and significantly increased the popularity of women's basketball. Her signature deep 3-pointer shot, often referred to as a 'logo-3', is a challenging feat for both male and female players, and had every team in the country vying for her to join their ranks.

After leaving a lasting impression in Iowa, the 22 year old was the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, chosen by the Indiana Fever . Following her selection by the Fever, Clark signed a whopping £258,000 ($338K) contract in Indiana that will last four years.

Parade reports that the young athlete will earn over £57,000 ($75K) in her first year, and a massive £74,000 ($92K) by her final contract year in 2027. This surge in fame has resulted in Clark amassing a considerable net worth, estimated at around £2.9m ($3.8m).

However, the 22 year old has plenty of opportunities to increase her earnings - through sponsorship deals, marketing agreements with the WNBA themselves, and brand endorsements. During her college years, the athlete partnered with big names like Gatorade, Bose and State Farm in endorsement deals - and her professional career has continued this trend.

Clark has already teamed up with Nike and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. - two brands that are sure to bring even more money her way in the coming years.

Clark could also see a significant increase in her earnings through the WNBA itself, as they're known to offer Player Marketing Agreements (PMAs) to standout players. Essentially, this agreement would position Clark as a brand ambassador for the WNBA and its partners - potentially adding an extra £191,227 ($250K) to her bank account.

Now that the WNBA season has wrapped up, Clark is shifting her focus to golf during the winter months, a move that could see both her profile and her finances grow. Dunne's path to fame and success has been more gradual - and includes achievements outside of her professional sport.

The 22 year old artistic gymnast competes for the Louisiana State University Tigers women's gymnastics team and the US national team. She clinched gold for her country at the junior level in 2017, along with 11 national championship medals between 2014 and 2020.

Dunne has also made a name for herself on social media, where she's known for her popular TikTok and Instagram videos. With a following of 5.3 million on Instagram and another 8.1 million on TikTok, the young athlete can rake in millions from endorsements and other social media ventures - contributing to her staggering net worth of £4.5m ($6m), as reported by Celebrity Net Worth.

Besides her earnings from gymnastics, Dunne has also bagged several endorsement deals with various brands. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she earned a whopping £7.6m ($10m) during her college years, making her the highest-paid college athlete globally.

This income surge was made possible in 2021 when the NCAA changed their rules to allow athletes to earn from their names and images. Following this change, Dunne partnered with WME Sports and launched her first exclusive brand partnership with activewear brand Vuori.

The 22 year old's popularity continues to soar, and her ongoing success both on and off the balance beam is clear for everyone to see.