German bobsledder Lisa Buckwitz is Olympics-bound — and is crediting OnlyFans for the boo$t.
In a recent interview, the 2018 Olympic gold medalist detailed how joining the subscription-based platform helped fund her trip to the 2026 Winter Games, which begin early next month in Italy.
“It’s also a stroke of luck for me, as it allows me to finance my team,” Buckwitz said, according to German outlet Bild, adding, “It’s the best thing that could have happened to me.”
Buckwitz announced in November 2024 that she was becoming an OnlyFans athlete. She currently offers a collection of subscription bundles on her page, ranging in price from $59.98 for three months, $97.46 for six months and $194.92 for 12 months.
“This partnership is all about sharing the heart and hustle behind my bobsleigh journey — showing you the grit, the goals, and everything in between. From intense training days to the exhilaration on race day, I’m inviting you behind the scenes to experience what it truly takes to push limits at the highest level,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.
Although OnlyFans has been fruitful, Buckwitz, 31, acknowledged the challenges of securing financial resources.
“It’s a bit sad that I can’t just focus on my competitive sport,” she said. “Sure, I’m an Olympic champion. But nobody’s interested in Lisa Buckwitz just because of the gold medal. That’s unfortunately the downside.”
A bobsled season could run more than $59,000 (or 50,000 euros), Buckwitz calculated via Bild, noting the cost of plane tickets, equipment expenses, training camp and bonuses for her pushers.
Buckwitz, a former Playboy Germany cover model, won gold in her Olympic debut in 2018. She reached the top of the podium in the two-woman bobsled event at PyeongChang.
She failed to medal at the Beijing Games in 2022, placing fourth in the same event.
