The presentation and photo exhibition took place at a special reception hosted in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Olympic Club here and honoured Olympians who have made an incredible contribution to society.

Among the Olympians named are American freestyle skier Tracy Evans "for challenging gender stereotypes and championing the universal right to play" and Italian cross-country skier Manuela Di Centa "for always striving to surmount Everest in sport and in life".

Japanese Alpine skier Chiharu Igaya, Jamaican bobsledder Devon Harris and Norwegian speed skater Johann Koss have also been named.  

Igaya’s recognition is "for his efforts through a lifetime of giving back to sport", Harris’ is "for dreaming the impossible and inspiring others to never give up" and Koss’ is "for using the power of sport to change lives and build a better, more harmonious world".

First launched during Rio 2016, the exhibition recognises Olympians who have made a significant impact on the lives of others, both during and after their athletic careers.

It is claimed to illustrate that Olympians have the power and the responsibility to help create a better, more harmonious world.

The Pyeongchang 2018 edition was officially opened by WOA Patron Prince Albert II of Monaco along with IOC President Thomas Bach and other high-profile Olympians and IOC members in attendance.

"We are delighted to welcome these five incredible Olympians as our newest Olympians for Life inductees," WOA President Joël Bouzou said.

"All have earned the honour to appear in this exhibition through the inspiring work they have done, both as athletes and as role models in society.

"Being an Olympian doesn’t end when you stop competing, it is a lifelong badge that is carried with you.

"Our project highlights just a few of the thousands of Olympians worldwide who are working every day to help make the world a better place."

Evans is a three-time Olympian who, after volunteering in Rwanda, saw first-hand the effects of genocide on communities and specifically the impact on gender roles, relationships and inequality for boys and girls in those communities. 

She founded non-profit organisation Kids Play International in 2008, with the mission of using sport as a catalyst to promote gender equity in communities impacted by genocide. 

The 50-year-old is said to be continuing to inspire children through the Olympic ideals of fair play, mutual respect and solidarity.

Di Centa, a double Olympic champion with a total of seven Olympic medals to her name, became the first Italian woman to compete at five Olympic Games at Nagano 1998.

In 2003, she also became the first Italian woman to climb Mount Everest. 

The 55-year-old is an honorary IOC member and former vice-president of the Italian National Olympic Committee, and currently works with the Italian Government to promote sport in schools.

Olympic silver medallist Igaya has devoted his life to sports administration. 

After finishing his competitive career, the three-time Olympian was an IOC member from 1982 to 2011, serving on the Executive Board and as vice-president, and was made an honorary IOC member in 2012. 

Among his other roles, he has served on boards and committees for the International Ski Federation, the International Triathlon Union and the World Anti-Doping Agency as well as an advisor to the Japanese Government on sports issues.

A member of the original Calgary 1988 Jamaican bobsleigh team, three-time Olympian Harris grew up in poverty in Kingston before using sport to find success in life. 

He is now said to use his Olympic experience to inspire others, working as a motivational speaker and having written a children’s book on the story of the Jamaican bobsleigh team. 

In 2006, Harris founded the Keep On Pushing Foundation, which supports the education of children in disadvantaged communities.

After his sporting career, double Olympian and four-time gold medallist Koss trained as a doctor before going on to become a UNICEF ambassador and an IOC member. 

In 2000, he founded international humanitarian organisation Right To Play, which uses sport and play as a tool for the development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world.