OnlyFans Model Becomes Olympic Medalist: Pole Vaulter Alysha Newman’s Achievement
In a historic achievement, 30-year-old Alysha Newman became the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal in pole vault. In the event, which will take place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Newman won a bronze medal, marking a major milestone in her athletic career.
The women’s pole vault, a discipline that has featured many Russian stars in the past, saw gold for reigning world champion Nina Kennedy of Australia and silver for 2020 Olympic champion Katie Moon of the United States. But it was Alisha Newman who garnered the most attention. Known for her presence on the adult social platform OnlyFans, the Ontario native has been the subject of both fascination and controversy. Unlike Russian athlete Elena Kulichenko, who has faced backlash for allegedly provocative AI-generated content, Newman is open about her decision to create adult content, saying it allows her to control her image and profit financially from it.
Olympic Games, Paris (France)
Athletics, Pole Vault, Women, Final
- Nina Kennedy (Australia) — 4.90 m
- Katie Moon (USA) — 4.85 m
- Alisha Newman (Canada) — 4.85 m
A Journey of Triumph and Controversy
Newman, who has been monetizing her content on OnlyFans since 2021, charges about $12 a month for access. She explains that the venture was a way to control the distribution of her images that were circulating online without her consent. “When I decided to start OnlyFans, it was important to me to be a part of something that I could control,” Newman said.
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Despite her online persona, Newman is a dedicated athlete. Competing in her third Olympics, she improved Canada’s national record by two centimeters, reaching 4.85 meters in Paris. “It’s been five years since I’ve been to the final, so to compete twice in 48 hours was a challenge,” Newman said, delighting fans with her signature twerk dance after a successful jump. Her previous best result was fifth place at the 2019 World Championships. She competed in Tokyo 2020 just three months after suffering an injury and failed to qualify, as well as for the 2022 and 2023 World Championships.
Mental health and sports orientation
Newman has spoken openly about her mental health issues, which have affected her love for the sport. “I wasn’t happy. I needed to step back and focus on my mental health. I was preparing for Paris this year feeling like I’d missed out on Tokyo and Rio. I wasn’t in the best shape then, but this year I focused on my performance and it paid off,” she reflected. After her final dive, she experienced a surreal moment of joy and disbelief, not knowing whether to celebrate, cry or hug everyone around her.
A Legacy in the Making
“I always told my mom I would make history at the Games. And I did! Representing my country in Paris was an incredible achievement. It was worth all the sacrifices,” said Newman. Her priorities include mental health, nutrition, and training. She emphasizes the importance of fueling her body with the right nutrients and includes gymnastics and running in her training regimen, along with weightlifting.
The rise of athletes on OnlyFans
The trend of athletes turning to OnlyFans to make money is growing, especially among those who lack significant government support or who are unable to secure major sports contracts due to their low level of performance. During the current Olympics, British diver Jack Laugher was also reported to be using the platform. Other sports stars with OnlyFans accounts include former UFC fighter Paige VanZant and tennis player Nick Kyrgios. Australian race car driver Renee Gracie, who has found financial success through adult content, is an example for many, using her earnings to fund her racing career. Russian former tennis player Sofia Zhuk and former basketball player Ekaterina Lisina are also doing well on the platform.
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Alisha Newman’s story is a testament to the changing landscape of sports and personal branding, where athletes are finding new ways to sustain their careers and make history both on and off the field.
A moment all of Canada will remember: Pole vaulter Alysha Newman won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming Canada’s first Olympic pole vault medalist in 112 years.
Alisha celebrated the occasion in style, twerking in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Stade de France.
“It’s a surreal moment. It’s an amazing feeling,” Newman said. “Everyone says if anyone can do it, it’s me. And now it’s done. I’m so happy that I lived up to the expectations.”
She has nothing to be ashamed of
Newman runs an OnlyFans account — and she doesn’t hide it. Alisha has never hidden the fact that she runs an OnlyFans account: “Of course, there are a lot of cliches around OnlyFans. I’m not going to change people’s minds. I don’t care. It’s connected me to a lot of fans.”
The Bild publication even conducted a detailed investigation: the Germans found out how much the Canadian earns on the platform. According to the publication, Alisha’s earnings on OnlyFans are about $520 thousand. She has 65 thousand subscribers.
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The average subscription price is $7–$12. OnlyFans takes about 20% of the money creators earn on the site. Of course, her name helps: By age 30, Newman has been to three Olympics and finished fifth at the 2019 World Championships.
“I think athletes can do whatever they want,” says Mark Adams, the IOC’s communications director. All is calm.
OnlyFans Helped Newman Get Out of Her Mental Health Crisis (And Make Money)
Alisha created the account in 2021. She was going through a difficult time: she slipped in the shower, got a concussion and was not hospitalized.
It likely affected her performance at the Tokyo Olympics: Newman says she was forced to go there just three months after her fall. Alisha failed to qualify.
Following her failure at the Games, Newman was turned down by several sponsors, and decided to create an OnlyFans account: “I was like, ‘Where am I going to get money?’ It seemed like a good option.”
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And while the departure of sponsors was partially compensated, there was no breakthrough in results: Newman’s qualification for the 2022 and 2023 World Championships also turned out to be a failure.
“I don’t know where to go from here because this sport keeps breaking my heart,” she lamented.
Before the Olympic selection, new methods were introduced. Newman’s key decision was to work with a psychologist, to work on her mental state. And here the experience of the OnlyFans universe played into her hands: according to the Canadian, the interest in her from users helped her understand that she needs to value herself.
“It’s so weird, to be honest. But I feel better because so many people think I’m beautiful,” Alisha shared.
“I had to fall in love with athletics again,” Newman said before the Olympics began. “I wasn’t feeling happy. I had to take care of my mental health. I trained for the Olympics all year. It was so much fun because I felt like I missed Tokyo and Rio. Now I’m in better shape and I’m happy.”
The bronze medal at Paris 2024 is the best proof of this.
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