Rachel Smith Oly

Rachel Smith OLY is an accomplished professional in athlete services and partnerships, currently serving as Athlete Services Manager for Team GB since January 2023. Previously, Rachel operated as Athlete Partnerships Manager for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from November 2018 to January 2023, where responsibilities included developing strategy for athlete programs, managing large-scale budgets, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders. Rachel's career also includes roles in the European Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency as an EU Expert in Dual Career and as High Performance Sport Officer at the University of Bath. A former Olympian in rhythmic gymnastics, Rachel was the team captain for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Educational credentials include an Executive Masters in Sport Organisations Management and advanced degrees in Health and Wellbeing and Sports Performance from the University of Bath.