Phase one: who can apply?
As part of the pilot phase, Olympians who participated in Beijing 2022 can request footage through Athlete365 starting January 6, 2026. They will receive a 60-second clip in three formats, featuring highlights from the competition and, where applicable, footage from the Olympic medal ceremony.
This content may be published on personal or official athlete accounts for non-commercial use only. The program will be expanded later in 2026, with priority given to athletes who took part in Paris 2024 and those who will take part in Milano Cortina 2026.
More details on how to sign up will be available soon on Athlete365.
Creating more opportunities for athletes to celebrate their Olympic journey
The Olympian Highlights Program is part of the broader IOC effort to create more opportunities for athletes to promote their Olympic experiences, while respecting the rights of the IOC media rights holders.
Official photos from the last four editions of the Summer Olympics and the last three editions of the Winter Games are already available for free to athletes through their Athlete365 accounts. During Milano Cortina 2026, new photos of athletes participating in the event will be added in real time.
Since Paris 2024, athletes have been able to showcase their Olympic journey to a global audience by sharing audio/video recordings, up to two minutes each, from the competition locations (up to an hour before the start of their competition and after leaving the mixed zone and doping control station); of training locations and practice rooms; of the Olympic Village; and at the opening and closing ceremonies.
Additionally, photos taken both inside and outside accredited areas, such as the Olympic Village and competition venues, can be shared on athletes’ personal digital handles, provided guidelines are adhered to.
The full social media guidelines for Milano Cortina 2026 are available here.
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