Olympians across the globe have been given the opportunity to have the letters O-L-Y after their names.
The World Olympians Association launched the initiative in November to help Olympic athletes adjust to life after the Games.
Chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee Olympians Commission, Chantal Brunner, said the O-L-Y "was set up to allow Olympians, particularly those who are recently retired, to differentiate themselves in the job market".
"A lot of people come out of the Olympics without having any formal education or qualifications," she said.