Whether you have a natural affinity for the world of sports or only pay attention when it intersects with entertainment, we're all geared up for the Paris Olympics starting this Friday. Over 10,000 of the most talented, athletic, and hottest athletes from 200 countries will be in the City of Love. While there are many names, we've narrowed it down to the ten hottest Olympians to keep your eyes on this season.
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Alica Schmidt
With silky blonde hair, a toned figure, and a face card that could never decline, it's no surprise Alicia Schmidt is known as the "world's sexiest athlete". The German track and field star has placed second and third as a member of the national team at the 2017 European Athletics U20 and 2019 European Athletics U23 Championships respectively, and is set to make her Olympic return this year.
Miles Chamley-Watson
Who needs a man in finance when you have an Olympic fencer, tatted, 6'4, brown eyes? Representing Team USA, two-time Olympian and 13-time team Pan American champion Miles Chamley-Watson stuns both on and off the piste. To no one's surprise, the British-American athlete also doubles as a model under IMG Models and has partnered with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Dior, DKNY, and Michael Kors.
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Gabby Thomas
When she's not running laps through our minds, Team USA's Gabby Thomas is running past the competition. The American track and field star clinched silver and bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as part of the 4 x 100 and 200m relays and is putting in the work for the top spot this year. Don't believe us? Check out her incredible physique as she poses for the SKIMS for Team USA campaign.
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Quah Zheng Wen
With Joseph Schooling's retirement earlier this year, Quah Zheng Wen is here to take over the mantle of Singapore's resident aquatic hottie. One-third of the Quah siblings, the local swimmer has won over 32 gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games and represented Singapore at the Tokyo Olympics. With his boy-next-door looks and washboard abs, he's the perfect start to anyone's day.
Dina Asher Smith
Dina Asher Smith is turning up the temperature both on and off the track. The British sprinter was the first British woman to win a World title in a sprint race and is the fastest British woman on record, winning bronze medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics in Rio de Jenairo and Tokyo. A brand ambassador with Nike, the British stunner has modelled for Louis Vuitton and Off-White and even had her own Barbie in 2019.
Caeleb Dressel
Aquaman has nothing on Team USA's Caeleb Dressel. One of the most decorated Olympians this year, with seven Olympic gold medals to his name, the American swimmer also holds the world records in the 100 meter butterfly, 50 meter freestyle, and 100 meter individual medley—we love an ambitious man. When he's not dominating the aquatic scene, his Instagram shows off a softer side with his adorable son (sorry ladies!).
Daria Bilodid
Daria Bilodid is taking down the competition by stealing our hearts one at a time. The Ukrainian judoka holds an Olympic bronze medal in the women's 48kg event and the gold medal in the 57kg division at the 2024 European Judo Championship. When she's off the mat, the blonde bombshell shows her life on Instagram to over 400 thousand followers.
Gabriel Medina
Ride the Gabriel Medina wave this Olympic season. The gorgeous Brazilian surfer has 18 WSL Championship Tour event wins and 31 Final appearances under his belt, making him one of the most experienced in the sport. With tousled brown locks, gorgeous smile, and tattooed arms, he is, as what Lizzie McGuire would say, what dreams are made of.
Sunisa Lee
What's four plus four? That's our score for Team USA's Sunisa Lee. The American gymnast is the first Asian American woman to win the Olympic all-around title and has six world championship and olympic medals. The American beauty showed off her skills alongside Gabby Thomas and Caeleb Dressel for the SKIMS for Team USA campaign.
Dylan Collier
Tall, dark, and handsome, Dylan Collier is one of the sexiest athletes in rugby. The New Zealand rugby player has won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, a bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as a member of New Zealand's All Black Sevens, and will be leading the national team during this year's Olympics. While he may not have his own Instagram, the All Black Sevens' account will feed you just as well.