Olympic Speed Skater Turns Onlyfans Success Story, Inspires Fellow Athletes

From Ice Rinks to Financial Freedom

Alex Ianculescu, a Romanian-Canadian Olympic athlete, has rewritten her story from the chilly arenas of speed skating to the digital platform of OnlyFans. At 34, she’s not only gearing up to commentate at the 2026 Winter Olympics but also helping fellow athletes find their footing in the world of online monetization through adult content.

A Journey Rooted in Passion

Alex’s journey started at the tender age of 11, with inspiration drawn from her mother, a former national ice speed skating champion in Romania. Despite first-place finishes and a growing passion, financial hurdles were a constant. She reflected on the early days, saying, "My parents didn’t have any money and skating was the cheapest, so I stuck with it."

Her commitment led her to represent Romania at the 2018 Winter Olympics in the women’s 500-meter race. Yet, as she recalls, "I had to work three part-time jobs," highlighting the financial strain synonymous with niche sports.

Embracing a New Path During the Pandemic

The story took a pivotal turn in 2020 when Alex moved from Canada to the Netherlands amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Language barriers and depleted savings left her in dire straits until a friend suggested OnlyFans. "It was the best decision of all," she shared, as the platform allowed her to manage a back injury and gear up for her athletic endeavors.

“The equipment and rehab I can invest in is nothing I would have imagined before,” Alex enthused. “There’s no way I could have done it again working three jobs.”

Inspiring a New Generation of Athletes

Her success has turned heads, especially among her peers. Alex now finds herself guiding other athletes, including Olympians from the UK, on how to navigate OnlyFans. "I had WhatsApp calls with athletes I had never met to give them advice on how to do it," she mentioned.

Reflecting on the changing dynamics of the sports world, she said, "I wish I had that when I was a younger skater. We didn’t have social media. My idols were inaccessible." She also noted the shifting perspective within the Olympic circle, where selling content is shedding its taboo status.

Alex concludes, "I’m honest about it. Now it’s really nice that it’s just part of the normal world. They don’t flinch. It took me a while, but now it’s nice to feel it," capturing the spirit of embracing new opportunities.