USOPC have officially announced the Team USA athlete recovery program in partnership with Eli Lilly

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee have recently announced the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program in partnership with Lilly, reinforcing a shared commitment across multiple years to fostering athlete health, recovery, and well-being beyond competition.

Note that the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program in partnership with Lilly provides targeted rehabilitation support for athletes managing complex or extended recovery needs. Rooted in a commitment to prioritize athletes’ health beyond competition, the program reflects a focus on expanding access to long-term recovery support through holistic care.

“Every Team USA athlete faces unique challenges on the road to recovery,” said Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, chief medical officer, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. “The program provides the expertise, coordinated care, and support to help them navigate these journeys, whether returning to sport or finding their next chapter. Together with our partner Lilly, we’re proud to share these stories and inspire fans around the world.”

In addition, following the success of the program ahead of Paris 2024, the USOPC plans to expand the program to reach a larger network of Team USA athletes over the next three years. Lilly’s collaboration will support access to the program and spotlight the athlete experience by increasing awareness around the program as an important part of Team USA’s holistic support for athletes through every stage of their journey.

“In sports and in science, progress is built through perseverance,” said Jennifer Oleksiw, global chief customer officer at Lilly. “Through our expanded partnership with Team USA, Lilly is supporting access to holistic long-term support that helps athletes recover and continue to chase their dreams of representing Team USA. It’s a commitment rooted in our belief that the pursuit of health is never over.”

“The Athlete Recovery Program played a huge part in getting me to the start line and ultimately becoming Paralympic Champion in Paris 2024,” said U.S. Paralympic triathlete Grace Norman. “I entered the Paralympic year with an injury, but my goal never changed. The program gave me access to a world-class and coordinated team that allowed me to train, recover, and prepare all in one place.”

“Surgeries on my injured shoulder, biceps, and elbow threatened my Olympic dream,” said U.S. Olympic Wrestler Josef Rau. “The Athlete Recovery Program and the USOPC were pivotal in giving me a dedicated team that coordinated the most comprehensive care I’ve ever experienced, and I’m forever grateful for the support that got me to Paris.”

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