Oh, hot athletes. We just couldn’t get enough of them. Yup, to the point where we post about them weekly. There’s just something extraordinarily hot about athletes than just your regular models or actresses. And it’s maybe because you know how fit or how awesome their physique and endurance is. Not to mention that we love strong women (both physically and mentally) who can subdue us (come on, admit it).
And so boys and girls (and anything in between), here are athletes so gorgeous you’d mistake them for models. And again, in no particular order of hotness.
Kim Glass
Kim Glass is an indoor volleyball star who joined the United States national team in May of 2007. Glass made her Olympic debut the following year, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she helped Team USA win a silver medal.
This super babe also had a lot of modeling experience. Kim, you see, has competed in America’s Next Top Model five times while still in college. In 2011, she was also featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Alana Blanchard
We previously featured this Hawaiian beauty. But in case you missed it, Alana Blanchard is a professional surfer who has competed on the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Tour. Aside from surfing, Alana designs Rip Curl swimwear, particularly a line of surf-specific wetsuits.
Alana works as a model in addition to her surfing career. She is also a hands-on mom to her son with Australian pro surfer Jack Freestone.
Anna Kournikova
Of course, Anna Kournikova must be included in this list (it’s just impossible not to). This Russian professional tennis player has won multiple Grand Slam titles and WTA Championships and was named one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People.
Apart from her extensive television and modeling work, this beauty is also well-known for her relationship with Latino superstar Enrique Iglesias, with whom she has three children.
Maria Sharapova
If Anna Kournikova is on the list, Maria Sharapova should be too. Before retiring in February 2020, this Russian native had a very successful career.
Maria has made a name for herself in the sport as well as for her work with various magazines, including a feature in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. This stunning woman has also appeared in advertisements for brands such as Nike and served as the face of several fashion houses.
Laila Ali
Laila Ali, the daughter of the legend, Muhammad Ali, is an undefeated professional boxer. Her career spanned 8 years from 1999 to 2007. This woman has married and done a variety of television work since leaving the ring, including appearances on George Lopez and as a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.
She not only has an undeniable presence, but she is also stunningly beautiful. This all-in-one beauty has also been featured in numerous magazines, including Sports Illustrated, People, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan.
Blair O’Neal
Her smile has the power to light up a room! In any case, the blonde bombshell has kept herself quite busy over the years. Today, however, she has her hands full as a hands-on mom.
Blair O’Neal, who was raised in Arizona, has been playing golf since she was 11 years old. Blair began playing for the American Junior Golf Association when she was 13 years old, and her career has only grown from there. O’Neal began playing professionally after four years of collegiate golf at Arizona State University, all while establishing a modeling career.
Natalie Coughlin
Natalie Coughlin is a competitive swimmer and Olympic medalist who has won the World Swimmer of the Year Award once and the American Swimmer of the Year Award three times.
This beautiful athlete has been busy with other projects since 2016. Aside from being a spokeswoman for several sporting products and appearing on numerous television shows, Natalie has written a book. Oh, and did we mention that she posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?
Courtney Force
Courtney Force is the 16-time NHRA World Funny Car Champion John Force’s youngest daughter. This bombshell worked hard to become a household name after following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a drag racer.
Courtney has also appeared on television, including a segment with her family on A&E’s reality show Driving Force. She married fellow racecar driver Graham Rahal in 2015, and the couple announced their first child five years later. Courtney retired from the sport officially in 2019, but she is already a household name, so…
Daniela Hantuchová
Daniela Hantuchová is a retired Slovak tennis player. Daniela made her professional debut in 2002, winning her first WTA tournament — the first of many accomplishments over the course of her 18-year career.
While Daniela established herself as a world-renowned tennis player, she also modeled for magazines such as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and ESPN: The Magazine’s “The Body Issue.”
Silje Norendal
Silje Norendal is a professional Norwegian snowboarder She has not only won gold at the Winter X Games Europe in Tignes in 2013, but she also finished fourth at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea.
Aside from her undeniable talent, Norendal has garnered attention for her stunning appearance and radiant smile, modeling for a variety of brands and magazines.
Alica Schmidt
And, of course, Alica Schmidt would be missing from this list. This German sprinter and hurdler has made quite a name for herself, thanks to both her talent and her good looks.
She not only competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics, but she also competed in the World Championships in Athletics three times — in 2005, 2007, and 2011. When she isn’t on the track, she is posing for photos.
Ana Ivanović
Ana Ivanovic is yet another tennis superstar who has dominated the sport. This superb athlete is originally from Serbia, began competing professionally in 2003, and retired in 2016. Ana has won several singles titles during her career and was even ranked No. 1 in the world in 2008.
Ana has not slowed down despite her retirement. She has modeled for many magazines, including Harper’s Bazaar, Bella, and Vanity Fair (Spain), in addition to raising her two sons with her husband Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn is an American World Cup ski racer. She began skiing at the age of two and went on to have an extremely successful career, winning numerous championships and Olympic gold medals.
This now-retired athlete (in 2019) has modeled for numerous magazines over the years, including the 2010 and 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editions, as well as Maxim.
Soo Yeon Lee
Meet Soo Yeon Lee, a former table tennis (ping pong) player from South Korea who stunned the world with her technique and drive before retiring. Lee began playing table tennis at a young age and received extensive training from an Olympic gold medalist.
Since she retired from tennis, Lee has become a coach, actress, and professional model. In fact, she has appeared in advertisements for various well-known brands, including Nike, Adidas, K-Swiss, Red Bull, and Target.
Gabrielle Reece
Gabrielle Reece, now in her fifties, is well-known not only as a professional volleyball player, but also as a sports announcer, fashion model, and actress. After playing collegiate-level volleyball for Florida State University on scholarship this beautiful lady moved to New York to pursue a modeling career (while still continuing her pro-volleyball career).
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is a popular professional racecar driver who retired in 2018. In 2008, she won Indy Japan 300 making her the only woman to have ever won the IndyCar series.
Danica has become an icon due to her talent and appearance. She has not only done film and television work, but she has also appeared on countless covers of magazines.
Skylar Diggins
Skylar Diggins is a Phoenix Mercury star. She quickly rose to prominence after being drafted third overall by the Tulsa Shock in the 2013 WNBA Draft.
She was not only named a WNBA All-Star four times but she was also named the WNBA’s Most Improved Player in 2014. Skylar Diggins also posed for a number of magazines, including Vogue.
Hilary Knight
Hilary Knight is an American Olympian and professional ice hockey player. She plays forward for the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association and the US women’s national ice hockey team.
Aside from shredding ice, Knight models and participates in the well-known #LikeAGirl campaign, making her the ultimate role model for girls worldwide.
Torah Bright
Torah Bright is Australia’s most successful Winter Olympian and a professional snowboarder. Bright has quickly become one of the sport’s biggest names thanks to her aggressive riding style and amplitude.
She has received numerous medals, awards, and accolades over the years. Bright has so many accomplishments under her belt that it’s difficult to believe she has time for anything else, but she does! When she isn’t stunning fans with her incredible tricks, she is stunning them with her stunning looks and modeling work.
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a tennis player from Haiti and Japan. She is the first Asian player to reach the top of the tennis singles rankings.
Apart from her skills on the tennis court, Naomi’s beauty has also caught the attention of major brands such as Nissan and Shiseido, a world-renowned cosmetics company.
Mia Hamm
This now-retired professional soccer player has two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA Women’s World Cup championship titles. She has also endorsed major companies such as Gatorade, Nike, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Pepsi, and Nabisco, among many others.
Mia Hamm has also posed for numerous magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Time, and People.
Elizabeth “Liz” Cambage
Liz Cambage was teased for her height as a child, standing six-foot-five inches tall. But, with records and numerous accomplishments to her name, including a memorable slam dunk during the Olympic games, it’s clear who won. Liz, who is both beautiful and talented, is sure to continue her success.
Anastasia Ashley
This is one of our favorites… Anastasia Ashley, who was born in California, began surfing at the age of five, just before moving to Hawaii. She had won a surf contest at the age of six, using a run-down board she found in the garbage right outside her house. Ashley eventually found a sponsor who would replace her board with new members a year later.
Ashley has accomplished a lot as a professional surfer and model, which isn’t surprising given her flawless looks.
Caroline Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki is yet another tennis powerhouse who has captivated the world with her incredible talent and captivating appearance.
She is also the first woman from a Scandinavian country to hold the highest position. It’s worth noting that Wozniacki did all of this despite being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2018. She married former NBA champion David Lee after her retirement in 2019.
Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard is a tennis star who, in 2014, became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles final at the Wimbledon Championships.
Apart from her tennis achievements, Genie has also won the hearts of her fans due to her exhilarating grace and beauty.
Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is a famous mixed martial arts fighter turned commentator. Her fighting style has earned her praise from numerous peers and media outlets.
Outside the ring, Miesha has modeled for a variety of websites and publications. She has also gone on to become the Vice President of ONE Championship, a Singapore-based mixed martial arts organization.
Alex Morgan
American soccer player Alex Morgan plays the game well (in both sports and being gorgeous). In 2015 and 2019, she helped the United States to victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Along with her accomplishments in the field, Morgan has found success as a model for numerous publications, including the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, Elle, and Time, to name a few.
If you think we left out someone, do include them in the comments section.