Lisa Buckwitz, a bobsledder and Olympic gold medalist, has expressed that her decision to join OnlyFans has been transformative, allowing her to fund her Winter Olympics campaign. The 31-year-old German athlete began posting on the subscription platform at the end of 2024 after recognizing that sponsorships alone were insufficient to cover increasing expenses related to training and competition, including equipment and staff costs.
Buckwitz, who clinched gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and is eyeing another victory at this year’s Milan Cortina event, reflected on her journey during an interview with German outlet Bild. “It’s a stroke of luck for me, as it allows me to finance my team,” Buckwitz stated, emphasizing the importance of financial support in her athletic career. She has been candid about her disappointment in not being able to rely solely on her accolades for income, noting, “It’s a bit sad that I can’t just focus on my competitive sport.”
While Buckwitz has previously showcased her advocacy for natural beauty by posing for Playboy Germany, she has made it clear that her content on OnlyFans will not include explicit images. Instead, she aims to provide fans a deeper understanding of her daily life as a professional athlete. “For me, it’s a real opportunity to show people what it means to compete at the highest level in this sport – beyond the competitive moments,” she explained.
Subscribers can expect exclusive content that includes fitness tips, nutritional advice, competition preparations, and insights into the dynamics of her bobsleigh team and her personal milestones. Alongside her Olympic achievements, Buckwitz also won a world championship title in 2024 during the two-woman event in Winterberg, Germany, and clinched bronze in the Monobob event.
Her endeavor illustrates the intersection of sports and modern digital platforms, highlighting how athletes are increasingly turning to innovative avenues for financial support. Buckwitz’s perspective sheds light on the challenges many athletes face, especially in less publicized sports, and her proactive approach may inspire others to seek creative solutions while engaging closely with their fan base.