LIDIYA SKOBLIKOVA
SPEED SKATING
NET WORTH: $3 MILLION

To this day, Lidiya Pavlovna Skoblikova is still one of the wealthiest Speed Skaters in the Soviet Union. She was the one who represented the USSR Olympic team for the Olympic Winter Games in 1960, 1964, and 1968. She won six gold medals from this endeavor alone. She also dominated the World Championships as she took home 25 gold medals, giving so much pride to her beloved country. In 1960 and 1964, she was one of the most awaited athletes at the Winter Olympics. She had people at the edge of their seats waiting for her to wow them.

Her primary source of income is from her being a professional at speed skating. She also had a couple of business ventures that aided her ever-growing wealth. Her credit report must be impeccable. At 82 years old this lady is still very active, and it’s not surprising since she was a former professional athlete.