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Why Athletes Are Jumping Ship To Onlyfans: Financial Windfalls And New Opportunities on OnlyLikeFans
From the Podium to the Platform
In an unexpected twist, some of the world's most celebrated sports figures are taking the plunge into the realm of OnlyFans, a platform historically recognized for its adult content. Among these trailblazers is Kurts Adams Rozentals, a canoeist who once dazzled audiences with his silver-medal performance at the Under-23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in 2023. Now, he's navigating a new stream of income that has left him both financially comfortable and professionally sidelined.
Rozentals, candid and unapologetic about his new venture, admits that OnlyFans offers a lucrative alternative to his previous financial struggles. "I don’t regret it," he shares. "On my first day, I made £2,500 – more than double my monthly earnings from my sport. Living as a professional athlete was hard, but now, it's different." Despite being suspended by Paddle UK, Rozentals has found a silver lining in his newfound financial success.
Beyond the Usual Expectations
Not all athletes use OnlyFans in the same way. Tymal Mills, a cricketer who was part of England's victorious 2022 T20 World Cup squad, uses the platform to offer bowling tutorials and insights for a modest fee, all while keeping the content family-friendly. "I have to keep it clean," he jokes, "my wife knows what I’m up to!" Despite the banter from teammates, Mills has embraced the platform, emphasizing its potential for diverse content.
Other athletes like Alysha Newman, a Canadian pole vaulter, and Elise Christie, a former speed skater, have also turned to OnlyFans to supplement their incomes post-retirement. Newman reportedly earned over £170,000, while Christie uses her page to stabilize her finances after facing severe mental health challenges. "OnlyFans helped lift me from a dark place," Christie reflected, embracing the shift despite initial criticism.
The Changing Game
The growing trend of athletes joining OnlyFans underscores a shift in how sports figures manage their personal brands and financial stability. Rozentals illustrates this transformation perfectly: "They still think we live in times where athletes must have a perfect image. Breaking that mold has opened doors for many of us." The platform's appeal lies not just in the potential earnings but in the autonomy athletes have over their content.
However, the integration of sports with a site known for explicit material raises questions. While some, like Mills, focus on sports content, others, like Rozentals, embrace more adult themes. The British Olympic Association remains relaxed about athletes using the platform, so long as the content stays within certain boundaries. Rozentals and others argue that society's views are evolving: "Don't hate the player, hate the game," he asserts, as athletes increasingly take control of their narratives in the digital age.
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