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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory McIlroy, Gareth Bale and Sergio Aguero top Sunday Times young sportspersons' rich list

Former world number one golfer Rory McIlroy is the richest young sportsperson in Britain and Ireland for a second straight year with a net worth of £138m, according to The Sunday Times newspaper's Rich List.

McIlroy's wealth rose by £28m from last year and the 30-year-old four-times major winner was ranked above Real Madrid soccer player Gareth Bale who was valued at £94m and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero at £58m.

The 30-and-under age cutoff excludes Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton (34), with the five-times world champion worth 159 million pounds, according to last year's overall list.

There were eight soccer players in the top 10, although world heavyweight champion boxer Anthony Joshua was fourth with £49m thanks to a £14m increase in wealth this year.

Check the gallery below to see the full list.

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