These gorgeous female athletes have shown us that it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your looks and other achievements to make it to the top of your sport. Let’s look at some of the most attractive ladies who dominate the world of sports!
Michelle Waterson
To figure out why someone gets called “The Karate Hottie” does not require a genius. As a Mixed Martial Artist who still looks great even as she inflicts pain left and right, Michelle Waterson built a reputation for herself in the UFC. However, she is such a busy bee when she is out of the cages. Waterson has appeared in non-UFC TV programs and at one point even competed in American Ninja Warrior. She is also in a music video for a single from the Megadeth album Endgame.
Michelle Waterson
Camila Giorgi
There’s still a Grand Slam title Camila Giorgi has to earn, but we’re sure it’s only a matter of time before she has one to her name. Six years after she made her Wimbledon debut, during the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, this Italian tennis player made it to the Grand Slam quarterfinals. Not many people know, however, that she has actually won some great matches in the past. In the matches against Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova, she was the winner!
Camila Giorgi
Ali Krieger
As one of the most significant figures playing for the US, Ali Krieger has entered the scene. National Soccer Women’s Team. Even though she is no longer in the early stages of her career, at Orlando Pride, she still plays regularly. Let’s also not forget that during the FIFA Women’s World Cup back in 2015, she was on the same team that ended up becoming champions. She was dubbed “The Warrior Princess” by her teammates, and it’s not difficult to see why. In the past, she has helped her YouTube star brother as well.
Ali Krieger
Jennie Finch
Softball and baseball are not the first sports to come to mind when thinking about the Olympics. Nonetheless, when she led the US team to victory during the 2004 matches, Jennie Finch blew us away. She is among the most illustrious players in softball, according to Time. She is now part of the USA Softball Hall of Fame as a testament to her excellence in the sport. She is no stranger to the small screen when it comes to non-sports endeavors. You might even have seen her in The Real Housewives of Orange County!
Jennie Finch
Alana Blanchard
You’ll know how dangerous this sport is if you’ve already tried surfing before. This may be true, but it never fails Alana Blanchard to make it look like an effortless activity! Even though she saw Bethany Hamilton lose an arm thanks to a shark attack, she never lost her cool. To promote the Rip Curl swimwear line, the ASP World Tour regular has gone into modeling as well. She recently got married with her fellow surfer, Jack Freestone. In 2017, they were blessed with a child!
Alana Blanchard
Whitney Miller
Whitney Miller is not like any other female athlete you’ll find on this list. She was, however, originally known for her endeavors that were not related to sports! We came to know her in 2012 after she won the Miss USA pageant. Soon after that, she decided to pursue a career in sports. Miller tried her hand in martial arts and earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt for herself. She has become a professional wake surfer as well.
Whitney Miller
Maria Sharapova
What else can we say about Maria Sharapova? There was a point when she was considered the women’s tennis face. Upon becoming the world’s No.1, the Russian-born athlete, was only 18 years old. She also claimed 36 singles titles! People take Grand Slams as an indicator of greatness when we talk about tennis. All the evidence we need of her tennis glory is that she has five titles to her name. Besides her two French Open wins, she got one each during Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
Maria Sharapova
McKayla Maroney
If your sports credentials get overshadowed by a very popular meme, it is rather unfortunate. That was the reality of McKayla Maroney, who, after becoming one of the Fierce Five to win gold during the 2012 Summer Olympics, first made waves in gymnastics. After she received the silver medal, they snapped a photo of the gymnast and it ended up becoming a popular Internet meme. This tagline accompanied it: “McKayla’s not impressed.” She has retired after suffering numerous injuries from the sport.
McKayla Maroney
Anna Kournikova
Anna Kournikova has established herself as another tennis player even though she is no longer active in the sport. Just at the turn of the millennium, she arrived on the scene with her incredible victories at the 1999 and 2002 Grand Slam. Unfortunately, at the tender age of 21, the Russian player had to retire after suffering a severe back injury. The media still loves following her around, despite all of this. This was even more true after the talented pop singer Enrique Iglesias married her.
Anna Kournikova
Caroline Wozniacki
With her sporting career, Caroline Wozniacki not only made a name for herself, but she was also the center of attention thanks to her relationships with Rory McIlroy and David Lee. Perhaps she’s just the greatest pound-for-pound female tennis player! From 2008 until 2011, the Danish sportswoman earned the highest number of WTA singles among female players. Just last year, after defeating Simona Halep during the final match of the Australian Open Women’s Singles, she finally won her first Grand Slam.
Caroline Wozniacki
Michelle Jenneke
Another talented female athlete who has caused outrage is Michelle Jenneke, although the stories are not necessarily about her victories. During the Summer Youth Olympics 2010, the hurdler placed silver in the 100m hurdles. With the fascinating warm-up routine she employs before each race, the vibrant athlete has made a name for herself. She graced the much-awaited edition of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2013. However, she is more than just an eye candy. The Australian went to study mechatronics at Sydney University as well!
Michelle Jenneke
Lindsey Vonn
There was a lot of interest in the members of Team U.S. when the 2018 Winter Olympics rolled in. This alpine skier was one of the figures that fans were eager to watch during the Pyeongchang tournament. Lindsey Vonn earlier placed gold back in 2010 for her downhill performance, so this time around she set a lot of expectations. Last year, she placed only bronze, but this is nothing to laugh about! She, after all, also has a number of World Championship titles under her belt.
Lindsey Vonn
Taylor Pischke
Taylor Mackenzie Pischke, the Canadian volleyball player, was clearly made for greatness in the sport. After all, it’s in her blood – her very own father has two Olympic medals for the sport! Since 2012, when she was on the beach volleyball team, she has been playing for the Canadian national team. Over the course of her career, she has since earned 9 medals.
Taylor Pischke
Ellen Hoog
When you hear just how many medals she has accumulated over the course of her career, it is quite amazing. In almost every single competition she has participated in, Ellen Hoog has walked away with various kinds of silverware. When she struck gold back in 2008 and 2012, the field hockey star earned her biggest Olympics victories. However, gold was also placed by the Dutch midfield player in the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the European Games. She is sponsored by none other than Ritual Hockey.
Ellen Hoog
Danica Patrick
We bet you can’t think of a more influential female figure in NASCAR than the great Danica Patrick. Although there are other racers who were exceptional on the racetrack, with her performance during the 2013 Sprint Cup series, she took it to a whole new level. Since then, she has made history by becoming the only woman on three different occasions to rank in the Top 10. Although she has since said farewell to her career, she has definitely gone down in history as one of the greatest NASCAR racers.
Danica Patrick
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is probably going to be someone you’ll think about when we talk about women’s sports. In the UFC, this MMA athlete was once an enigma, and she is credited for contributing to its continuously increasing popularity. Although her undefeated streak has come to an end, nothing has been done to keep her away from the spotlight in this unfortunate reality! Since then, she has moved to WWE and has been working on action movies such as The Expendables 3 and Furious 7.
Ronda Rousey
Alex Morgan
We have no doubt that when it comes to women’s soccer, Team U.S. is one of the teams to beat. Over the last two decades, the national team has dominated the scene and we dare to say that Alex Morgan has been an integral part of this success. She is getting closer to scoring a hundred goals in honor of the nation and leading the team to victory in the 2015 World Cup. During the 2011 competition, she also helped the team reach the runner-up spot.
Alex Morgan
Allison Stokke
If you want to talk about the pole vaulting sport, you’ll end up talking about Allison Stokke. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old woman suffered from the publicity she was receiving. A lot of people assume that when her photos of her younger years resurfaced, her progress was affected. Despite all this, the athlete has gone on to enjoy a great career in the field of sports modeling. She has actually worked for the likes of Nike and Athleta! Did you know that she and Rickie Fowler, the golfer, are engaged?
Allison Stokke
Paige Spirinac
Paige Spirinac’s golfing career may have not been lengthy but she has sure made a name for herself. Spirinac is known all over social media for her videos of her trick-shots. She is also simply stunning. However, Sirinac played golf for both the University of Arizona as well as San Diego State University. Whilst playing in the Cactus Tour in 2016 she actually won, but this was her only win. After not qualifying she retired as a golfer.
Paige Spirinac
Angela Rypien
In the footsteps of her father Brett Rypien, Angela has certainly inherited his genes. She has been the quarterback for the Seattle Mist and Baltimore Charm. Angela Rypien is now known as one of the best players in the league and is one of the reasons the Legends Football League is being looked at with professionalism and the athleticism it deserves.
Angela Rypien
Jennifer Lacy
The fact that Jennifer Lacy chose to pursue a sporting career will come as no surprise when you check her family tree. Since Lee Lacy, her father, once played in Major League Baseball, his athletic prowess has been coursing through her blood. However, Lacy chose to go into basketball, and even joined the WNBA back in 2006. After several years of her professional career, she decided to play for Beijing Shougang in China. Since 2015, however, she has been a free agent.
Jennifer Lacy
Winifer Fernandez
As she plays a sport for a rather underdog nation, Winifer Fernandez is not unlike most individuals on the list. We are sure that the Dominican Republic will be happy to have her on the volleyball team! Since 2012, she has represented the Caribbean nation and captured many hearts with her incredible performance during Brazil’s 2016 Olympics. She might not have led the team to victory, but she is nevertheless a national hero! During the 2017 Bolivarian Games she helped the team in placing gold.
Winifer Fernandez
Chloe Kim
In the difficult field of snowboarding, Chloe Kim is deemed to be a prodigy. After winning the gold for the U.S. national team during the 2018 Winter Olympics, the young female sports star has dominated the headlines. In the future, it is practically guaranteed that she will enjoy a successful profession. With various medals under her belt from the Winter X Games, there is no prediction of what she will do next. It’s interesting to hear that she was admitted to the prestigious Princeton University, Class of 2022.
Chloe Kim
Paige VanZant
While we can’t deny that Ronda Rousey is the UFC’s highest-profile star ever seen, let’s not forget other MMA athletes! Paige VanZant, who might be young but has already made an impact on the field, is hot on her heels. It is true that, during the early parts of her career, she was no stranger to losing, but she still has plenty of raw potential. She also reached second place in Dancing With The Stars in 2016 when it comes to non-sporting careers!
Paige VanZant
Becky Lynch
These days, WWE has become an international platform of sorts. The best wrestlers from various parts of the world have been drawn! Becky Lynch, who originated from the Republic of Ireland, is one performer to look out for. Although she established herself as a fan favorite, she was originally meant to be a heel. It didn’t take long for her to have crowds who wanted her to bring big titles home. We daresay that Becky “The Man” Lynch can even become bigger than Ronda Rousey!
Becky Lynch
Gabby Douglas
Another of the famous Fierce Five who made headlines at the 2012 Olympics was Gabby Douglas. You’ll see why she’s considered a groundbreaking pioneer when you hear about her achievements. Although the world has many gymnasts, she still received the best scores for her Olympic performance! She was the first African-American Olympian to be an all-around individual champion. She still has a long road ahead, and we’re sure she won’t fail to impress us during the 2020 Tokyo games!
Gabby Douglas
Antonija Sandric
If you haven’t heard of her, you may remember her instead as Antonija Misura. This is one female sports superstar that, despite being only in her thirties, has achieved more than most basketball players. She has represented Croatia on the international level. In 2009, when the basketball star helped the country land bronze during the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, her finest hour came. The NBA’s Nate Robinson even claimed that she “might be the most beautiful basketball player ever to lace up some sneakers.
Antonija Sandric
Misty May-Treanor
We can not deny how Misty May-Treanor established herself as one of the greatest names in the field of women’s volleyball, even though she quit the sport in 2012. On 3 different occasions, she won Olympic gold. The U.S. national team was victorious in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics with her on the team. Many people praised her and Kerri Walsh Jennings for creating “the greatest beach volleyball team of all time.” She got her Master’s in Coaching and Athletic Administration in the years that have passed.
Misty May-Treanor
Robin Bone
It is true that when she came on the scene, Robin Bone did not exactly exceed the high expectations people had of her. Despite this, we can not deny that one of the best pole vaulters the sport has ever seen is this Canadian athlete. She’s only in her mid-twenties, so she has many years to accomplish her real potential. As we all know, with the likes of Alysha Newman and Kelsie Ahbe making waves of their own, Canada might be the best place to excel in pole vaulting.
Robin Bone
Serena Williams
We have already talked about numerous female tennis superstars, but without talking about Serena Williams, there was no way the list would end! Over the past two decades, nobody else has had such a big impact on the sport. The athlete from California has definitely taken women’s tennis to a completely new level. Even though her name has many endorsement deals, did you know she made $85 million out of playing on the court? If you have as many Grand Slams as she does, that’s the how it is.
Serena Williams
Eugenie Bouchard
Do we really need to tell you more about how many gorgeous tennis women there are? We can not deny that this is true for Eugenie Bouchard, a Canadian athlete. The young woman has yet to earn a Grand Slam title, but we’re sure it’s just a matter of time before she does!
Eugenie Bouchard
Hilary Knight
Will you look at that million-dollar smile? In our books, Hilary Knight is certainly a ray of sunshine! With that happy-go – lucky attitude of hers, the hockey star never failed to warm our hearts. Many people are surprised, however, to see the mean-streak hiding behind the joyful exterior of the greatest star of hockey. The nine-time winner of the IIHF World Women’s Championships also helped the U.S. National Team win the Olympics. She helped the U.S. team win gold and two silvers!
Hilary Knight
Stephanie Rice
There was a moment when Stephanie Rice was the greatest hope in the field of swimming for Australia. She struck gold in the 200m, 400m and 200m relays in 2008. In these three contests, she eventually set world records! It’s easy to see why she’s a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia. After her retirement in 2014, we are sad to hear that she no longer plays at the professional level. Even so, she is still active in sports as a coach for a company called CoachUp.
Stephanie Rice
Natalie Gulbis
While Natalie Gulbis is not the most successful woman in the sport, one can argue that she is certainly among the most recognizable female golfers of all time. For several reasons, the LPGA tour regular has become a household name in her field. She has become a marketing icon with many endorsements for golfing and swimwear lines under her belt in the past ten years alone. There’s also a chance you’ll remember her from her regular appearance in Celebrity Apprentice.
Natalie Gulbis
Aly Raisman
Aly Raisman became famous as one of the Fierce Five in 2012. She became part of the Final Five in 2016. When she was still starting out, she definitely blew Americans away. She has consistently impressed all of us with her incredible performances after making her debut at the Olympics in 2012. The Olympian has already won one bronze medal, two silver medals and three gold medals. When it comes to the Pacific Rim Championships and the World Championships, of course, she is also well-decorated.
Aly Raisman
Hope Solo
In order to win, soccer fans know how important it is to have an excellent goalkeeper. Fortunately for the U.S. team, during her time between the sticks, Hope Solo did not fail to impress. At international and club level, she is considered a legend, so it checks out that she has been an integral figure in the national team’s recent success. She helped the U.S. team win two Olympic gold medals and various World Cup medals. In Solo: A Memoir of Hope, you can learn more about it!
Hope Solo