Mikhail Prokhorov

Mikhail Prokhorov is a Russian businessman reportedly worth $17 billion. He owns the gold producer Polyus Gold.

A fitness enthusiast himself, Prokhorov purchased an 80% share of the struggling New Jersey Nets basketball team for about $200 million.

In December 2011 he announced that he would challenge Vladimir Putin in his run for president.[1]

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1. ↑ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203430404577094252356699954.html