Alysha Newman Celebrates Bronze with Dance

Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman has stirred up debate following her bronze medal win at the Olympics on Wednesday, where she celebrated by twerking in front of the crowd and cameras. The 30-year-old athlete, who hails from Delaware, Ontario, appears to have used the moment to promote her adult-only OnlyFans account, which charges subscribers £10 a month. With her recent success in Paris, her earnings from the platform are expected to increase significantly. Newman cleared the same height as American rival Katie Moon but secured bronze due to fewer attempts by Moon, who took home the silver medal. The incident highlights a growing trend among athletes leveraging social media and subscription platforms to fund their Olympic aspirations. Many athletes are turning to OnlyFans, a platform traditionally associated with adult content, to supplement their income. British diver Jack Laugher, who also won bronze in the men’s synchronised 3m springboard, has previously discussed his own experiences with the platform. He emphasized the importance of monetizing his image, stating, “I try and make extra money... I’m a bit of a hustler.” Laugher noted that while he shares content for free on Instagram, he prefers to offer exclusive material for a subscription fee. Despite the controversy surrounding such celebrations and the use of platforms like OnlyFans, athletics remains the only sport at this year’s Olympics offering prize money, with gold medalists receiving $50,000, amidst the vast revenues generated by the International Olympic Committee.