One such curler is the Swedish Olympic athlete Sara McManus, who was famous around the world for being part of the Swedish Olympic team that won the gold medal in the women's division. Her spouse, Joakim Sjölund, works in the private sector and keeps a relatively low profile compared to his wife, the athlete. They make a significant Swedish sports couple, the economic status of which is indicative of a combination of high-level sport income and a stable professional income.
Though no joint net worth has been publicly confirmed, as per their careers and using financial estimates, it is estimated that their wealth will be within the multi-million-dollar bracket by 2026. Their budget is significantly supported by the long international career in curling that McManus has had and the personal employment of Sjollund.
Earnings and financial profile of Sara McManus
Sara McManus's main source of wealth is her competitive curling. She has also played in international tournaments and has gained revenue from them, including the Olympics, the World Championship, and the Grand Slam events, as a long-time member of the Swedish national team.
Although the amount of prize money is not so huge in curling as in mainstream sports, the ongoing victories on the highest level give a stable income in the long term.
Besides winning tournaments, McManus enjoys the national sports fund and sponsorship, which feature among the best Swedish Olympians. These sponsorship arrangements and federation assistance offset the high costs incurred in professional curling, such as travel, training, and coaching expenses.
Given these sources of income, her net worth is estimated to range from $1 to $2 million.
The financial position and joint estimate of Joakim Sjohlund
Joakim Sjohlund has a far more secretive financial history, and there is not much information about his income. It is known that he does professional and business work in Sweden, which offers a good income base and not the high-profile celebrity wealth.
This is why no one has disclosed his own net worth, so his personal net worth is usually safely estimated at hundreds of thousands to about one million dollars, using various general assumptions about his professional income.
This represents a financial profile primarily supported by McManus's international sports career and sponsorships, backed by Sjolvold's stable professional income.