Sport: Bobsledder Harris Among 5 Named "Olympians For Life"

World Olympians Association (WOA) has unveiled the names of the five Olympians included in the winter edition of its Olympians for Life project.

The presentation and photo exhibition took place at a special reception hosted in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Club here and honoured Olympians who have made an incredible contribution to society.

Among the Olympians named are American freestyle skier Tracy Evans "for challenging gender stereotypes and championing the universal right to play" and Italian cross-country skier Manuela Di Centa "for always striving to surmount Everest in sport and in life".

Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, Jamaican bobsledder Devon Harris and Norwegian speed skater Johann Koss have also been named.  

Igaya’s recognition is "for his efforts through a lifetime of giving back to sport", Harris’ is "for dreaming the impossible and inspiring others to never give up" and Koss’ is "for using the power of sport to change lives and build a better, more harmonious world".

First launched during Rio 2016, the exhibition recognises Olympians who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, both during and after their athletic careers.

It is claimed to illustrate 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 Prince Albert II of Monaco along with IOC President Thomas Bach and other high-profile Olympians and IOC members in attendance.