PyeongChang, South Korea; 17 February, 2018- World Olympians Association has today unveiled the names of the five Olympians included in the winter edition of its Olympians for Life project. The presentation and photo exhibition, which took place at a special reception hosted in the IOC Olympic Club at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, honoured Olympians who have made an incredible contribution to society.
The Olympians are:
· Tracy Evans OLY (Freestyle Skiing, USA) – for challenging gender stereotypes and championing the universal right to play
· Manuela Di Centa OLY (Cross-country Skiing, Italy) – for always striving to surmount Everest in sport and in life
· Chiharu Igaya OLY (Alpine Skiing, Japan) – for his efforts through a lifetime of giving back to sport
· Devon Harris OLY (Bobsleigh, Jamaica) – for dreaming the impossible and inspiring others to never give up
· Johann Koss OLY (Speed Skating, Norway) – for using the power of sport to change lives and build a better, more harmonious world.
First launched during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the exhibition recognises Olympians who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, both during and after their athletic careers, illustrating that Olympians have the power and the responsibility to help create a better, more harmonious world.
The PyeongChang 2018 edition was officially opened by WOA Patron HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco OLY, with IOC President Thomas Bach OLY and other high profile Olympians and IOC Members in attendance.
WOA President Joël Bouzou OLY said:
"We are delighted to welcome these five incredible Olympians as our newest Olympians for Life inductees. All have earned the honour to appear in this exhibition through the inspiring work they have done, both as athletes and as role models in society.
"Being an Olympian doesn’t end when you stop competing, it is a lifelong badge that is carried with you. Our project highlights just a few of the thousands of Olympians worldwide who are working every day to help make the world a better place."
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