As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Alysha Newman wasn't merely an athletic contender in pole vault—she was a sensation, a question threatening traditional norms of sport and decorum.
Alysha Newman, who clinched the bronze for Canada, revealed a startling truth that rocked the sports world: her Olympic journey navigated through
OnlyFans
—a platform often whispered about, raising eyebrows.
Alysha boldly declared, 'The funds from OnlyFans sustained my training. It was as honest as any top sponsor, if not more.'
The meager CAD 21,000 a year from Canada's Athlete Assistance Program is a pittance for an Olympic dream—travel, coaching, equipment, recovery—all are costly. So Alysha took a step many deemed unacceptable but necessary for her.
She didn't hide her allure—she branded it.
Women in sports are often pigeonholed—either 'serious athlete' or 'glamorous persona.' Alysha broke this mold, asserting, 'I'll not be confined to one identity... my body is mine, my image is mine, and my earnings are mine too.'
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This sparked controversy-
- Critics claimed, 'This commodifies female athletes.' - Questions arose, 'Should an Olympic athlete take such a route?'
Alysha's response was fierce—'If people are watching me, I'll decide how to be seen. Being sexualized doesn't weaken me—it empowers me.'
Her words embody no shame, no excuses—only confidence. 'Look good, feel good' is not just a slogan for me, but a strategy. When I feel confident, I'm hard to beat.'
Alysha Newman is more than a medal-winner; she exposes a system demanding patriotism from athletes while fearing their freedom. She proves that today's female athletes command both body and mind.
Her story features in the documentary ‘Big Feminine Energy,’ where themes of 'girlhood,’ 'soft life,' and modern femininity ignite discussions. Alysha amplifies the debate—should athletes merely play, or also live on their terms?
On the Olympic podium, that bronze medal is no longer merely a symbol of victory—it's a message—beauty is not a crime, and freedom does not require permission.
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Alysha Newman's earnings that paved her Olympic path
In 2021, Alysha joined this platform, utilizing subscriptions priced around £9 per month to partially fund her Paris Olympic training. Initially, some titillating images on Newman's page were free, but access to more explicit content through private messaging required £50 or more. By summer 2024, she had garnered over £170,000 through this venture.
So, what exactly is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a paid social media platform where creators monetize their content directly from followers. Unlike Instagram or YouTube, it requires subscription payments, with creators retaining 80% of earnings.
Despite its adult content reputation, OnlyFans hosts fitness, cooking, music, education, and sports content, which is why many athletes, like Newman, see it as an alternative income stream. Training videos and fitness tips are sold alongside bold content, all at the creator's discretion.
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In India, OnlyFans is not widespread, and cultural and societal apprehensions lead to hesitance and controversy, especially since sports organizations and sponsors typically don't deem it family-friendly. Simply put, OnlyFans is a digital tool granting creators full control over their content, with fans directly supporting their work.
