We all know that both men are women can be just as talented in sports. But some athletes have a little something extra that makes them even more exciting to watch on the field, track or court. A lot of these sports stars just happen to be beautiful women. Up next is a list of the hottest female athletes from the world’s most popular sports.
SwimmingFederica Pellegrini is an Italian swimmer who has been decorated several times at Olympic and World Championship competitions, and has a few world records. Though she is an accomplished athlete, her talent is not the only reason she attracts crowds. She always seems to look beautiful even when focusing on her race. Next time you play billiards, don’t discount your female opponents. They might be as good as this hottie.
Billiards
Anastasia Luppova is the whole package: drop-dead gorgeous and a successful athlete. This 32-year-old Russian was a two-time European billiards champion, and was once named Master of Sports in her home country. She now mostly works as a coach, but her devoted admirers still follow her wherever she shows up. If you’ve been to the Dominican Republic, you know it’s full of beautiful women – and their sports teams are no exception.
Indoor Volleyball
This young Dominican has been stealing hearts ever since photos of her went viral in 2016. Winifer Fernandez plays for her national volleyball team and the professional club Mirador in the Dominican league. She has won several national medals and awards, and her fame is sure to continue growing. If you don’t like the cold, you better layer up because you won’t want to miss the sight of this beauty.
Snowboarding
Talk about a snow bunny. Silje Norendal is a Norwegian snowboarder, known not just for her amazing sk!lls but for her runway-worthy looks. A five-time gold winner in several winter games, Silje must be careful not to melt the snow with her sizzling hot looks. Do you watch reality shows? You will after you see this stunning lady.
Beach Volleyball
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to look good while playing sports. Reality television star Stephanie Pratt headed to Miami for 4th of July and decided to stop by the beach to play some volleyball. Onlookers were enthralled watching this beauty jump around in a bikini. What if we told you the following hottie was not a character from the movie Blue Crush?
Surfing
At just 24, Hawaiian Malia Manuel has a long list of accomplishments, dating all the way back to 2004. She became the youngest surfer ever to win the U.S. Open of Surfing at only 14 years old, and is ranked 5th on the World Surf League Tour. Oh, and did we mention she’s absolutely gorgeous? This next lady will have you learning the rules of tennis in no time.
Tennis
Canadians must feel very proud to have Eugenie Bouchard representing them on the tennis stage. In 2013 she was named WTA Newcomer of the Year, and her star has only grown since then. It probably also helps that she is beautiful to look at, as well as warm and friendly – a true Canadian. When you hear “basketball”, you may not think about beauty. But you will now.
Basketball
This Indiana native may only be 27 years old, but she’s been k!lling it at basketball for a while. Before joining the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, Skylar Diggins-Smith was a two-time winner of the Nancy Lieberman Award as top point guard in the nation. Since then she has graced the cover of many sports magazines. This next hottie will have you dancing pirouettes.
Figure Skating
Kiira Korpi could very well be a Hollywood starlet. She has the looks, and most importantly, the charm. But it’s a good thing for the figure skating world that she chose that path instead, because she sure has talent. The Finnish skater has won her country’s national championship five times, and has many other international medals to boot. If you’ve ever been to Hooters, you’ll know their waitresses are probably not the most agile.
Baseball
Sometimes, it’s not even those playing sports who get people’s attention. Baseball games in Clearwater, Florida have Hooters waitresses as ball girls. During one game, though, three Yankee defenders nearly collided with one of these beauties as they raced to catch a ball. You probably think car racing is all about testosterone, but that’s because you’ve never seen this lady in action.
Race Car Driving
Danica Patrick is not only the most successful woman in the history of American racing, she is also smoking hot. She’s not had it easy, as professional car racing has traditionally been a man’s sport, but she’s proven her worth many times over. Now many fans come out to the races hoping to catch a glimpse of this champion. You may think soccer is inferior to football, but this beauty will change your mind.
Soccer
With players like Sydney Leroux, viewership for women’s soccer should start picking up in no time. The 27-year-old is a member of the United States national soccer team, with which she won gold in the 2012 London Olympics. She was the youngest member of her team at the time. Maybe you think track sports are too niche for you, but we may have found a reason for you to watch them.
Long Jump
Darya Klishina actually started her sports career as a volleyball player, but later moved on to athletics due to her father’s influence. It’s a good thing she did, because she’s won seven gold medals for the long jump in various European championships. It’s also a good thing for fans, because this Russian beauty is nothing short of stunning. The following hottie will hit a hole-in-one straight to your heart.
Golf
Golf may be boring to some people, but Natalie Gulbis is sure to make it exciting. The 34-year-old American has been winning tournaments since she was seven years old. She is always seen smiling on the course, probably winning many hearts with her looks. The last lady on our list is probably a better kicker than you, but we’re sure you won’t mind.
Field Hockey
This Dutch beauty is Ellen Hoog, a field hockey player and member of the Netherlands’ national team. In 2012, she took the winning shot in the 2012 Olympic semifinal against New Zealand, becoming the first player to secure a major championship match with a penalty sho0tout. But she’s not only an amazing athlete – her pretty, laid-back looks make her one to follow.
