World Olympians Association

17/02/2026

🏔️ The Pioneer of Cortina: Jakobína Jakobsdóttir
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In 1956, one woman changed Icelandic sports forever. Meet Jakobína Jakobsdóttir—the first woman from Iceland to compete in the Winter Olympics. 🇮🇸
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At the Cortina d’Ampezzo Games, she stood alone as the only female on her team, taking on the legendary slopes of the Dolomites in Downhill and Slalom.
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70 years later, Jakobína has returned to Cortina for the 2026 Winter Games at 93 years old!

This is exactly what the World Olympians Association means by "Once an Olympian, Always an Olympian." Being an Olympian isn’t just a race; it’s a lifelong title.

​ OLY

17/02/2026

The Belgian Olympians Association organised an OLY awards ceremony on 8.2.26 in the framework of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. 80 Olympians, amongs them 13 Olympic medallists, the CEO of BOIC Cédric Van Branteghem, the President of the BOIC Jean-Michel Saive and both Co-Presidents of the BOA Kim Gevaert and Marie-Isabelle Lomba. Everyone received the OLY pin and Certificate. 🔥🫶

Content provided by: Belgium NOC

14/02/2026

It takes everything to become an Olympian. Endless reps. Every ounce of strength pushed to the limit. Every drop of sweat tells a story.

When you compete at the Olympics that sweat becomes permanent.

'OLY' is not just a pin. It's a title for life.

Join thousands of other Olympians who have already signed up for OLY.

OLY gives you 24/7 public recognition of your years of hard work, dedication and promotion of the Olympic values.

OLY is just like PhD, MD and other post nominals and can be used on business cards, CVs, social media, in fact anywhere you use your name.

Own it. You deserve it.

For more information visit www.olympians.org

We❤️Olympians.

14/02/2026

Hey Olympians! 🥇 Here are the most followed accounts on Instagram that feature the post-nominal title “OLY” in their Insta bios.

Sorry boys they’re all girls! ❤️

1. 🇮🇹 2 Million
2. 🇺🇸 1.2 Million
3. 🇲🇽 829K

13/02/2026

Proof that the Olympic spirit never melts! ❄️🏀 Even at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, you’ll spot some Summer legends.
We loved catching up with Ilona Burgrová OLY (Czech Republic, London 2012 Basketball). She dropped by to keep the tradition alive—signing the wall, grabbing her OLY pin, and posing with the mascot. Once an Olympian, always an Olympian! ❤️

13/02/2026

Hey Olympians! Did you know that the OLY pin is not just a pin? It comes loaded with a post-nominal title that you can put on your CV. It’s kinda like a PHD in sports and it’s all yours. You earned it. 🔥Check out www.olympians.org for more info on OLY and get yours today.

11/02/2026

E-OLY House Hub in Milan. 🫶❤️

11/02/2026

🔥🔥🔥OLY pin given to in Milan at the OLY House Hub. The OLY House hub is located on the M5 at Monumentale

14/10/2025

IOC and WOA strengthen their partnership to better support Olympians

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Olympians Association (WOA) will further increase their joint support for Olympians. The two organisations have just renewed their partnership by signing a new Cooperation and Licence Agreement.

Full Story: https://olympians.org/news/1945/ioc-and-woa-strengthen-their-partnership-to-better-support-olympians/


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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Olympians Association (WOA) will further increase their joint support for Olympians. The two organisations have just renewed their partnership by signing a new Cooperation and Licence Agreement.