Olympic gold medalist and sportswear fashion designer Elodie Ouedraogo has been appointed Fashion Director at ELLE Belgium.

As Fashion Director at ELLE Belgium, Elodie will be responsible for the editorial identity of the magazine, as well as the creativity and innovation of Belgian fashion within its pages. She will also keep an eye on developments in the fashion industry and work with local designers to promote Belgian excellence on an international scale.

After a successful athletic career, Elodie reinvented herself as a journalist and wrote several lifestyle articles for ELLE Belgium between 2010 and 2012. In addition, Elodie founded UNRUN4254, a Belgian brand focused on sustainable sportswear.