Nicole Heverz

Nicole Heverz is a former synchronized swimmer and current member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). She has competed at the highest levels of her sport and transitioned into sports administration, where she advocates for athletes' rights and the integrity of Olympic values. Recently, she has been involved in discussions regarding the participation of athletes from Belarus and Russia in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, focusing on ensuring compliance with the IOC’s neutrality criteria amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.