Get to know some female athletes in Rio Olympics 2016! Aside from their excellent endurance and agility, there’s a lot to know about these awesome Olympian ladies.
It’s the most awaited event for the athletes from different countries around the globe to gear up and compete against each other. Yes, Rio Olympics is up once again! This momentous event happens every four years — packed with 42 sporting games for more than of 11, 000 athletes to battle this year. No wonder why sports enthusiasts are into this ultimate sports competition.
15 Hottest Female Athletes Competing in Rio Olympics 2016
Rio Olympics 2016 will set another record of athletes showcasing their physical abilities — including their sizzling bodies. I believe it’s not just about running and jumping, right? Since these sports buffs devoted months and years of training, fitness comes with it, too. As for the ladies heading to the Olympics, their heavenly curves and well-defined abs said it all — HOT!
Get inspired and be fit! Check out some of the hottest female athletes to watch out for in RIO Olympics 2016:
1. Natasha Hastings – USA
The 30-year-old American sprinter is one blessed with the fastest feet in the world. She already won a gold medal last 2008 Summer Olympics for 4×400 Women Relay. For this year, she’s aiming to establish herself as an individual competitor. Part of her intensive training includes running on the tracks and going to the gym for weight management. Another fascinating fact about her during competitions is her makeup and hair — it’s always on point!
2. Jessica Ennis-Hill – Great Britain
Jessica Ennis-Hill is considered as one of the best overall athletes and an icon in British sports history. She’s geared up to compete for Heptathlon, a seven-part sports event. Though she recently suffered an Achilles tendon injury, she’s still aiming to bring home the gold medal for the second time in a row.
3. Michelle Jenneke – Australia
The 23-year-old Australian hurdler is out in her first event for the Olympics. This long-legged beauty won a silver medal for the 100 m hurdles at 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. Who knows, Michelle Jenneke might bag the gold medal from Rio this year!
4. Genevieve LaCaze – Australia
Here’s another Aussie athlete! Genevieve is a track and field athlete specialized in 3,000 m steeplechase (race with obstacles). Though she wasn’t able to make it to the finals of 2012 London Olympics, she’s positive on doing it in the Rio Olympics.
5. Ali Krieger – USA
Up for a soccer game? Ali Krieger and her team, Washington Spirit deserve to be watched! The 32-year-old soccer player is a veteran of the national team and a key player in the 2015 FIFA World Cup Championship. Before going back to her home country, Krieger played in Germany under the FFC Frankfurt for five years where she gained much of her experience in soccer.
6. Mikaela Mayer – USA
Model turned boxer, Mikaela Mayer is off for the Olympic ring! Hailing from Los Angeles, California, she will be representing the United States together with Team USA. She will be competing for 60kg women’s category for boxing. I suppose there’ll be a lot of beautiful punches coming!
7. Aliya Mustafina – Russia
At a young age of 21, Aliya Mustafina is already regarded as a veteran in her field — gymnastics. She started hitting the national platform back in 2007, earning gold and silver medals. As a regular competitor, winning in the Rio Olympics would be another addition to her series of achievements. By the way, she just proved that gymnasts are one of the most beautiful athletes in the world.(and flexible too!)
8. Paige Selenski – USA
Better check out the hockey field because of this stunning lady. 26-year-old Paige Selenski plays forward for the American team. Aside from her skills, her fit body is also an eye candy to sports enthusiasts. Her well-toned physique is not just seen on the field but also on photo shoots.
9. Morgan Mitchell – Australia
Another lady to make her first stride to the Olympics — Morgan Mitchell is a 22-year-old Aussie sprinter, specialized in 400 m race. Engaging herself to sports and athletics at an early age just paved the way to her Olympic dreams.
10. Aly Raisman – USA
Aly is the captain of US women Gymnastics at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We’ve already seen her and her amazing dance moves in Dancing with the Stars! At a young age of 22, Aly is already an experianced two-time Olympian with 3 golds and 1 bronze!
11. Zsuzsanna Jakabos – Hungary
Having represented Hungary four times (2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016!), Zsuzsanna is one of the competitive female Olympians to watch out for in swimming.
12. Dagmara Wozniak – USA
Polish-born American, Dagmara, is one of the top 10 best fencers in the world! She also ranked 8th at the 2012 London games.
13. Mackenzie Brown – USA
Two-time Pan American Championship medalist, Mackenzie Brown, is a dedicated archer. She won 1 bronze medal and 2 silvers since 2012 including 2015 World Archery Youth Championship.
14. Ginny Thrasher – USA
Ginny Thrasher won the first gold medal (10m air rifle) this year for Team USA! She is also an NCAA champion at West Virginia. And oh, did you know she’s just 19? #goals
15. Nataliya Goncharova – Russia
Russia women volleyball team’s Natalya Goncharova is one of the top female volleyball players in the world. Goncharova, the best scorer of World Grand Prix 2016 and 2010 World Champion, is also expected to rock the court of the Olympics with her spiking power!
Feel the vibes of Rio Olympics by watching this video from BBC:
Got the feels for Rio Olympics 2016? The fever is on ’til August 21! On the other hand, I got more inspired to get fit and healthy because of these amazing female athletes. #bodygoals Nevertheless, may all their sweats and tedious efforts pay off for this event! Best of luck, girls!
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