With the 2018 Olympics upon us, you might find yourself flipping through photos of hot female athletes – so, we’ve saved you some trouble. While all athletes are in shape (it’s kind of a requirement of the job) some of them are just downright sexy. For many of them, time off from training means there’s plenty of time to model, and plenty of these ladies do just that. You may recognize a number of these sexy athletes from their various ads and photoshoots in which they aren’t at all shy about showing off their incredible bodies. Check out 20 of the hottest Olympians to ever compete in the Games.
Jaqueline Carvalho, Brazil
Instagram/Jaque Carvalho This 34-year-old Olympic volleyball star has been to the Olympics twice. The brunette beauty is known for her good looks – and her rock-hard abs, which she proudly puts on display every time she hits the beach. Her team brought the gold medal home to Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Shelina Zadorsky, Canada
Shelina Zadorsky Shelina Zadorsky, 25, plays soccer for the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League and the women’s national soccer team of Canada. She and her team earned a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. When she’s not playing soccer, she still works hard to keep her body on fleek, as they say.
Emma Coburn, USA
Instagram/Emma Coburn Emma Coburn hails from Colorado. The middle distance runner, 27, became a World Champion in London in 2017, breaking her own record with a time of 9.02.59. In 2016, she earned the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio, competing in her specialty, the 3000 meter steeplechase.
Darya Klishina, Russia
Instagram/Darya Klishina This stunning blonde is a long jumper who has competed in the Games for her home country of Russia. As a child, Darya Klishina played volleyball, but she soon found another love – something she was really good at. As a long jumper, she took home a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships in London.
Zsuzsanna Jakabos, Hungary
Instagram/Zsuzsanna Jakabos Hungarian swimmer Zsuzsanna Jakabos has been turning heads for several years. She competed in four different Olympic games – in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Although she didn’t medal, she earned a sixth place finish in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay in 2008. While a lot of people enjoy watching her compete, many enjoy just looking at her. Up next, a total babe who plays for Team Canada.
Lauren Sesselmann, Canada
Instagram/Lauren Sesselmann Although Lauren Sesselmann was born in Wisconsin, she actually plays soccer for Canada’s national team. She started playing the sport when she was 12, looking up to some of soccer’s greatest players like Mia Hamm and Lionel Messi. Sesselmann is more than just a great athlete, though. She’s stunning.
Melanie Adams, Australia
Instagram/Melanie Adams Melanie Adams is an Australian pole vaulter who has also competed in beauty pageants. She spends a great deal of time modeling when she’s not practicing her sport. She’s so hot, in fact, that Dirt.com voted her the “Sexiest Athlete of the Olympics” back in 2012. This next beauty from the Netherlands will make you do a double take!
Ellen Hoog, Netherlands
Instagram/Ellen Hoog Dutch field hockey star Ellen Hoog won Olympic gold medals in 2008 and again in 2012. In 2016, her team earned a silver medal. With a great body and an even better smile, it’s no surprise that she’s landed several modeling gigs over the past few years. She has shared some of those photos on social media.
Alex Morgan, USA
Instagram/Alex Morgan Morgan joined the the U.S. women’s national soccer team in 2009 and was the youngest player on the team at the time. Now, she’s 28 years old, but she’s still incredibly skilled – and super sexy. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Morgan and Team USA won gold, taking out Japan in the final game.
Tonia Couch, Great Britain
Instagram/Tonia Couch When she was young, Tonia Couch competed as a gymnast. However, as she got older, she found a love for diving. She has been to the Olympics several times, though she’s never medaled in the Games. When she’s not in the pool, she enjoys spending time with friends.
Lindsey Vonn, USA
Instagram/Lindsey Vonn In recent years, Vonn has really put herself on the map. The alpine skier is not only super talented, but she’s really easy on the eyes. She previously dated pro-golfer Tiger Woods, and their relationship made headlines every other day. Vonn recently split with her beau and is heading to South Korea as a single lady.
Lexi Weeks, USA
Instagram/Lexi Weeks Lexi Weeks is Team USA and USA is proud to have her. The pole vaulter is one of the sexiest female athletes to ever compete in the Olympic Games. Fun fact: Talent and good looks run in her family. Her identical twin sister, Tori, is also a good-looking pole vaulter! This next hot athlete also has a sister with athletic talents.
Kassidy Cook, USA
Instagram/Kassidy Cook You might remember seeing Kassidy Cook competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics. The American diver lives in Texas with her family, and her sister, Kara, is also a skilled diver. Before Kassidy started diving, she was a model, which comes as no surprise – she certainly has the looks (and the body) to be a successful model. Up next is Great Britain’s “beauty and brains” athlete.
Maddie Hinch, Great Britain
Instagram/Maddie Hinch Maddie is her name and field hockey is her game (we wonder how many times she has actually heard that one). Maddie isn’t just a talented athlete – she’s the whole package, beauty and brains, as they say. She obtained a degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University – that just makes her hotter, doesn’t it?
Mikaela Mayer, USA
Instagram/Mikaela Mayer Mikaela Mayer is a lightweight boxer, who is an essential part of Team USA. She began boxing when she was 17 and fell in love with the sport. She lives in Michigan where she trains at Al Mitchell Boxing Club. Even when she’s not athletic, she’s athletic; she loves staying active and being outdoors, keeping her body in check.
Pernille Blume, Denmark
Instagram/Pernille Blume This stunning blonde hails from Denmark. The 23-year-old was made to swim, it seems, and her body proves it. She competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, becoming the gold medal champion in women’s 50 meter freestyle that year. From Denmark, we travel to Italy to meet one of the European country’s hottest athletes.
Federica Pellegrini, Italy
Instagram/Federica Pellegrini The 29-year-old Italian swimming star is very easy on the eyes, to say the least. She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, but she didn’t medal, finishing fourth in the 200 meter final. To finish out 2017, Pellegrini covered Sport Week Magazine, showing off her stunning physique.
Amber Hill, Great Britain
Instagram/Amber Hill You might take one look at Amber Hill and peg her for a supermodel, but she’s actually a sport shooter who specializes in skeet! She has earned a spot on England’s Commonwealth Games squad and will be heading to Australia to compete this coming April. Her Instagram page is filled with hot photos.
Michelle Jenneke, Australia
Instagram/Michelle Jenneke A quick Google search of Michelle Jenneke will kick back a result that describes her as an “Australian model” – which she is. But she is also a runner. The 24-year-old was in Rio for the 2016 Summer Games. And, last but not least, we meet a stunning brunette who is part of Russia’s curling team.
Anna Sidorova, Russia
Instagram/Anna Sidorova Curling is some kind of phenomenon that takes the world by storm every time the Winter Olympics roll around. Russia’s Anna Sidorova is also a phenomenon that people can’t seem to get enough of. Maybe you can’t see her hot bod under all of her winter clothes, but we’re here to assure you that Sidorova is on fire.