The highest paid athlete of all time was a Roman Charioteer; if he had lived today he would have...

Wow- that is without endorsement too. Great story too- worth a read all.

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I would not have guessed a charioteer COL Lee Flemming! Wow!

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Sounds to me like Chariot racing was like bike racing with teams, strategies etc.. Very neat. I thought a gladiator might be the highest in Rome.