Caitlin Clark sends gratitude to Gainbridge Sports for empowering women’s sports. During the Parity Week, Clark and Gainbridge worked with each other to promote their initiatives further.
The week saw Caitlin Clark continuing to play at the ANIKKA Pro-Am tournament along with golf stars Nelly Korda and Anikka Sorenstam. Clark still drew many fans to witness her endeavors in golf, showcasing impressive moments in the sport with shots and chip-ins.
The tournament is also a flagship event of Gainbridge Sports as a part of their 22nd Parity Week. Clark shared her experiences in her Instagram post, giving Gainbridge money as donations for their advocacy.
“Great time at the @theannikalpga celebrating #ParityWeek by Gainbridge® with @nellykorda and @annikas59. Thankful that Gainbridge® is investing in women’s sports and grateful for their donation to the @caitlinclarkfoundation with the 22nd Parity Week grant for $22,000,” Clark said.
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The Indiana Fever star also posted a story thanking Gainbridge, captioning: “Thanks for investing in women’s sports, Gainbridge!”
Caitlin Clark continues to surprise many as she ventures from the WNBA court to golf courses. She also attended the RPM Classic pro-am last November 20, playing alongside pro golfer Zach Johnson.
Caitlin Clark enters this year’s highest-paid women athletes
Caitlin Clark became one of the WNBA’s prominent figures with her impressive talent and a boost in popularity seldom seen in the league. According to Sportico, Clark became the 10th highest-paid female athlete of 2024 and the highest in women’s basketball.
Clark earned $11.1 million this year, mainly from Nike, Gatorade, and State Farm endorsements. However, she faces limitations, particularly in her salary. Her WNBA base earnings only consist of 1% of her total earnings.
Given Clark’s rising popularity and talent, it’s possible to see her earnings increase for the following year. She will be seen again on the WNBA court in May, playing for her second season in the league for the Indiana Fever.
Caitlin Clark contributed significant revenue to the WNBA according to expert
Indiana University professor Ryan Brewer estimated that Caitlin Clark made 26.5% of the WNBA’s overall revenue last season. Brewer added that Clark is also responsible for bringing $36 million to Indianapolis, the home city of her team, the Indiana Fever.
According to Brewer’s interview with the Indy Star, Caitlin Clark is attributed to one in every six tickets of a WNBA game. She also significantly impacted total TV viewership; the league’s merchandise sales skyrocketed to 500%.
One of the factors of the values was the growth in attendance, viewership, and merchandise, and Clark had indeed dominated all three.
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