Paris 2024 - Athletics - Source: Getty — Alica Schmidt returns to the track ahead of 2025 season. PHOTO: Getty

WATCH: Olympian and Influencer Alica Schmidt returns to the track as she gears up for the upcoming competition season

Modified Oct 31, 2024 11:46 GMT

Olympian Alica Schmidt has returned to training as she geared up for the 2025 season. Following the conclusion of the track and field season, Schmidt took trips to multiple countries, including Maldives and Italy.

Schmidt shared glimpses of her Maldives vacation, where she was seen wearing bikinis and enjoying water sports like jet skiing, which she uploaded to her Instagram. In Italy, the athlete and social media influencer enjoyed a holiday and attended the Milan Fashion Show, where she walked the runway.

Following her off-season trips, Alica Schmidt turned to Instagram to share a glimpse of her training, where she held a hurdle session alongside her teammate Nadine Reetz.

Take a look at Alica Schmidt and Reetz hitting the track here -

In 2024, Schmidt played a crucial role in earning a Paris Olympics quota for Germany in the mixed team 4x400m relay by participating in the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas. At the Paris Olympics, she represented Germany, competing in the women’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m heats.

Following her Paris Olympics campaign, Schmidt reflected on her performance at the quadrennial games via Instagram.

“The Olympics are not just about winning medals. It‘s about being alongside inspiring athletes while competing at the highest level. Showing ambition, celebrating diversity and people no matter who they are and where they are from…As an athlete I am still not where I want to be and maybe I will never be. But the one thing that is for sure: I will never stop trying and figuring out ways to improve.”

Schmidt concluded her 2024 track season with her participation at the ISTAF Berlin where she finished third in the 600m, clocking a 1:24.88. Besides being a 400m runner, Schmidt is also known for having a massive following on Instagram and TikTok, which has contributed significantly to her popularity.

"Sometimes it not that easy": Alica Schmidt on balancing life as a track athlete and social media influencer

Alica Schmidt at Paris Olympics. (Photo by Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Alica Schmidt opened up on the social media aspect of her life and how she balances her role as a track athlete and social media influencer. In an interview with OIympics.com in 2022, she said:

“Sometimes it's not that easy."

Schmidt emphasized that she prioritized track over social media, adding:

“The training is, of course, the main focus and all other things come behind that.”

However, Schmidt mentioned that she liked her hobby of maintaining social media, saying:

“But I also love to do some model jobs or take people with me on social media. It's a big hobby of mine and I love to do that.”

The runner also mentioned how social media helped in earning sponsors which contributes to making a living, which is otherwise difficult for an athlete in Germany.