USOPC Announces the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program in Partnership with Eli Lilly and Company

Rhea-AI Summary

USOPC and Lilly (NYSE:LLY) announced the multi-year Team USA Athlete Recovery Program partnership, covering support after Milano Cortina 2026 through LA28.

The program expands a 2024 pilot that supported 10 athletes (6 qualified for Paris 2024), and Lilly will fund access, storytelling, and program growth over the next three years.

Positive

• Multi-year partnership covering Milano Cortina 2026 through LA28
• Pilot supported 10 athletes in 2024
• Pilot athletes: 6 qualified and earned 4 medals, including 2 gold
• Planned program expansion across next three years

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• None.

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Market Context

This announcement describes a multi-year Team USA Athlete Recovery Program partnership, emphasizing ...

Analysis

This announcement describes a multi-year Team USA Athlete Recovery Program partnership, emphasizing holistic rehabilitation support and long-term athlete well-being. In Lilly’s recent news flow—spanning acquisitions up to $2.4B, a new $3.5B manufacturing site, and Q4 2025 revenue of $19.3B—this fits into a pattern of combining core business expansion with high-visibility health initiatives. Investors tracking the story may focus on how such collaborations reinforce brand strength alongside financial and pipeline developments.

Key Figures

Pilot athletes: 10 athletes Qualifying athletes: 6 athletes Total medals: 4 medals +5 more

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Pilot athletes 10 athletes USOPC Athlete Recovery Program pilot in 2024

Qualifying athletes 6 athletes Participants from pilot who qualified for Paris 2024

Total medals 4 medals Medals earned by pilot participants at Paris 2024

Gold medals 2 gold medals Gold medals earned by pilot participants at Paris 2024

Program expansion window 3 years Planned expansion period for Athlete Recovery Program

Current price $1040 Price before this news, on 2026-02-16

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Previous Partnership Reports

1 past event · Latest: Sep 09 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Sep 09	Awareness partnership	Positive	+1.6%	Global brain health campaign with celebrity partner to raise Alzheimer’s awareness.

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Pattern Detected

The only prior tagged partnership headline in the last year saw a modestly positive price reaction, suggesting these awareness-oriented collaborations have historically been received constructively but not as major price catalysts.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Lilly has combined major strategic moves with brand and awareness partnerships. Large initiatives included the Orna Therapeutics acquisition (up to $2.4B), a new $3.5B manufacturing site in Pennsylvania, and strong Q4 2025 results with $19.3B revenue and robust 2026 guidance. Against this backdrop, partnership campaigns such as the prior “Brain Health Matters” collaboration, which saw a 1.62% move, frame today’s Team USA recovery program as part of a broader long-term reputation and health-advocacy strategy.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) today 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.

As presenting partner, Lilly will support access to the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program following the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and through the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This partnership underscores Lilly's long-term commitment to Team USA, building on their role as an Official Partner in Health Equity.

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."

The USOPC piloted the program in 2024, supporting 10 Team USA athletes — six of whom qualified for and collectively earned four medals, including two gold medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

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."

As the presenting partner, Lilly will collaborate with the USOPC on storytelling that showcases recovery journeys in an effort to raise awareness of the comprehensive ecosystem available to Team USA athletes.    

"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."

This program and supporting activities are designed to reach athletes, National Governing Bodies, fans, media, donors, and policymakers — demonstrating accountability, public benefit, and long-term impact as the United States prepares to host a decade of Olympic and Paralympic Games.    

"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."

About Lilly
Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/news, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I-LLY

About USOPC
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America's athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.

Refer to:	Jessica Thompson; thompson_jessica@lilly.com; 317-499-2042 (Lilly)
	Jon Mason; jon.mason@usopc.org; 719-337-5392 (USOPC)

 

 

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FAQ

What is the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program announced on February 16, 2026 with LLY?

It is a multi-year recovery and rehabilitation program for Team USA athletes funded and presented by Lilly. According to Lilly, the program expands access to coordinated, long-term recovery support and storytelling from after Milano Cortina 2026 through LA28.

How did the 2024 pilot of the Athlete Recovery Program perform according to LLY?

The 2024 pilot supported 10 Team USA athletes and aided competitive return. According to Lilly, six pilot athletes qualified for Paris 2024 and collectively won four medals, including two gold medals, underscoring early program impact.

What timeframe does Lilly's partnership with Team USA cover as of February 16, 2026?

Lilly will present the Athlete Recovery Program from after Milano Cortina 2026 through the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. According to Lilly, this denotes a multi-year commitment to expand long-term athlete recovery support and awareness.

How will Lilly support athletes through the Team USA Athlete Recovery Program (LLY)?

Lilly will fund access to targeted rehabilitation, coordinated care, and public storytelling that highlights recovery journeys. According to Lilly, the collaboration aims to increase awareness and broaden athlete access to holistic long-term recovery services.

Will the Athlete Recovery Program expand after the Paris pilot and when will expansion occur?

Yes, the USOPC plans to expand the program to reach more athletes over the next three years. According to Lilly, the partnership will support that expansion and spotlight athlete experiences to grow program awareness and access.