From Ice Rinks To Onlyfans: How Alex Ianculescu Transformed Her Athletic Career With Adult Content

From the Ice Rinks to the Digital World

Alex Ianculescu, a talented speed skater with Romanian-Canadian roots, made a bold move to secure her place in the world of athletics. At 34, Alex transitioned from the icy lanes of speed skating to the thriving platform of OnlyFans, using it as a creative way to fund her sporting ambitions. With the Winter Olympics 2026 on her radar as a commentator, Alex's journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Her love for speed skating started young, inspired by her mother, a former national champion in Romania. Alex's journey in the sport began at just 11 years old, and she soon found herself excelling, clinching her first gold medal and committing fully to the sport. "My parents didn’t have any money and skating was the cheapest, so I stuck with it," Alex candidly shared with The Sun.

The Struggles Behind the Success

Competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics was a dream come true for Alex, but the financial burdens of being a professional athlete were tough. Ice speed skating, while exhilarating, wasn't exactly a goldmine, pushing Alex to juggle three part-time jobs. "I worked at a sushi shop in the mall, at Lululemon four days a week, and then at a restaurant on the weekends," she recalled.

Her financial situation took a turn for the worse during the Covid-19 pandemic when she moved to the Netherlands. The language barrier and dwindling savings made it nearly impossible to find work. A friend's suggestion to join OnlyFans turned out to be life-changing.

The Leap to OnlyFans and Its Repercussions

Joining OnlyFans was "the best decision of all," Alex proclaimed, as she began to see remarkable financial success. Not only was she able to afford necessary treatment for a back injury, but she also gained the freedom to focus on her athletic training without the burden of multiple jobs.

"The equipment and rehab I can invest in is nothing I would have imagined before," she reflected on her newfound independence.

Alex's success has also paved the way for other athletes. "Many athletes and Olympians from Great Britain, swimmers, and cyclists came to her for help on how to enter the platform," she mentioned. Her openness about her journey has seen a shift in attitudes towards monetizing content, with many now viewing it as a viable option.

"I wish I had that when I was a younger skater," Alex said, noting the positive change in how selling content is perceived among athletes. "Now it’s really nice that it’s just part of the normal world," she added, embracing the new era of accessibility and opportunity.