The stigma of athletes is surrounded by many misconceptions. The stereotypes include dumb jocks but also includes that females are rather masculine who play sports. Well, the photos below sure stand testament to how wrong these stereotypes actually are. These female athletes look stunning on the red carpet and are prime examples of exactly how beautiful female athletes are. These women are triple threats with their beauty, brains and sporting talents!
Maria Sharapova
A fair amount of time has gone by since the2011 ESPY awards but we will never forget just how gorgeous tennis superstar Maria Sharapova looked. Her dress was out of this world and simple yet striking with its gold embellishments and blue tone. The detailed and flowing design revealed her toned legs and classy taste. Sharapova not only has an esteemed sports reputation but is also the founder of her very own candy company, Sugarpova.
Maria Sharapova
Jennie Finch
The beach boys said, “I wish they all could be California Girls,” well this is a bit unrealistic but Jenny Finch hits the criteria spot on! Born and raised in sunny California, Finch gained her reputation from being a pitcher for the Arizona Wildcats and moved on to play for the American national softball squad, she was great on all levels. She has an incredible skill set but is also beautiful. No doubt she tired a head or two in this breathtaking baby blue number.
Jennie Finch
Paige Spiranac
Paige Sparinac has always gotten a comforting amount of attention regarding her beauty and looks, however, let’s just remember what a talented golfer she is. She is incredibly talented and could most likely whack a ball right to space. She is another example of how successful women are athletes. Although golf may not be so exciting we think with more players like her this might change…
Paige Spiranac
Caroline Wozniacki
This dynamite of a tennis player is a danish athlete who has won her fair share of tennis championships. Caroline Wozniacki is known for her championships but after taking one look at her you cannot help but stare. This bold red dress showcases her style, grace, and depicts just how much she is a star both on and off the court.
Caroline Wozniacki
Anastasia Yankova
This player is one you do not want on your bad side. Anastasia is a mixed martial arts fighter in the Bellator Fighting Championships and is a legend amongst the flyweight fighting category. She looks flawless and super toned in this black mini dress.
Anastasia Yankova
Candace Parker
Basketball is in the Parker family’s blood. Anthony Parker is Candace’s older brother and we can stand by the idea that this sport may be the family business. Just as talented as she is beautiful, Candace has achieved much success. She has succeeded at both a college and professional level as well as won the Gatorade National Girls Basketball award for Player of the Year twice.
Candace Parker
Nastia Liukin
The Summer Olympics of 2008 were a major milestone for Nastia Liukin. She won the all-around gold medal amongst other achievements. Nastia has gained tons of attention but she looked breathtaking on the red carpet. The below picture was taken at the 2014 ESPY Awards and she looks super trendy but suited to her!
Nastia Liukin
Anastasia Ashley
Surfing is not necessarily what first comes to mind at the thought of athletics, but these surfing beauties are another story. Anastasia Ashley is one of many and she looks exceptional in this yellow dress. It was for sure custom made to fit this good. Maybe we should all get surfing…
Anastasia Ashley
Barbara Blank
WWE is majority filled with men, but this does not mean that there are few women succeeding in this field, in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Some would say professional wrestling is not a sport, we disagree. Barbara Blank AKA Kelly Kelly is a perfect example of a female succeeding in the ring. One look at her and all your words seem to fade right away, pure gibberish just comes to mind. She is stunning in this white dress!
Barbara Blank
Anna Kournikova
Tennis players seem to be ruling the list and here we have yet another. This Russian born superstar changed the game in her prime on the court. She was known as a true sports icon at the peak of her success. However, some say that the attention was because of her looks- we think it is incredibly necessary for her skills to be acknowledged too. This brown midi-dress is simply WOW!
Anna Kournikova
Urszula Radwanska
The tennis bombshells are upon us yet again. Urszula Radwanska was at her peak at the 29th place in the world rankings. She also succeeded in doubles and held titles coming from the ITF and WTF tours, as well as four individual wins. This fitted white dress is classy, simple, and accentuates her figure perfectly.
Urszula Radwanska
Miesha Tate
Her name may not be so relevant any longer but Miesha Tate is a recently retired fighter. The mixed martial arts fighter has a large following and is still namely popular, after seeing her in this bold number there is no doubt why. The one-time fighter is beautiful.
Miesha Tate
Lolo Jones
One of the most brilliant female Olympians to this very day and she sure is a tough one. Lolo Jones made a name for herself in the extremely challenging winter sport of bobsledding. She is not one to play things on the safe side and there is no doubt she had heads turning when she rocked up to the red carpet in this gorgeous blue gown.
Lolo Jones
Laila Ali
As the daughter of Muhammad Ali, Laila had some large shoes to fill. She did it, Laila became the most successful female boxer in history. She went on as undefeated and managed to retire with the title. Although she does not train as much as she used to, her body is in just as good of a shape. This tight mauve dress looks unbelievable on her and had heads turning!
Laila Ali
Silje Norendal
As an active snowboarder and representation of Norway, Silje Norendal has quite the reputation in the snowboarding world. She is a true Norweigian icon with her skills and her looks- the blonde haired blue eyed bombshell competed in both the Winter Olympics and the Winter X Games.
Silje Norendal
Anna Kournikova
Anna Kournikova deserves a whole collage with her looks, she is one of the most stunning female athletes we’ve seen. After appearing in this colorful dress that is tight-fitting and eye-catching there is no need to further discuss why she is such a beauty. She truly pulled this outfit off.
Anna Kournikova
Camila Giorgi
Italian Tennis player Camila Giorgi caught the attention of all in this lace mini-dress. It is just as much classy as exciting and fits her figure perfectly. With a figure like that she can wear whatever she wants quite honestly. This athlete could very well become a model if she wished.
Camila Giorgi
Carmen Jorda
Seeing Camren Jordan behind the wheel is more of what we are used to but this look has sure put her on the map as the beauty she is. The stunning one-shoulder beige dress has fans begging for more, the gold detail adds flair and sparkle. She is known as an unbelievable athlete but it sure is a pity that her head is always covered with a helmet.
Carmen Jorda
Ronda Rousey
The past few years have led to increased attention for Ronda Rousey due to her break in the wrestling world. The former UFC champion is turning heads in and out of the ring, she truly surprises fans with her sensational and elegance in this little black dress.
Ronda Rousey
Michelle Beadle
The well known ESPN host and sports reporter, Michelle Beadle has to be on the list! She also co-hosted on the morning sports show Get Up and she is breathtakingly beautiful on the red carpet and off. This light pink, floor-length dress is subtle, elegant and the details to march encompass her elegant style.
Michelle Beadle
Simone Biles
Simone Biles has managed to achieve so much at her young age. She is a role model for young women around the world. Whilst the majority of us were dealing with friend drama or new relationship mishaps, Simone was under extreme pressure in the world of gymnastics. It was rumored that she was potentially retiring but she came back even stronger. Wearing this flowy gold gown to the Golden Globes she looks beautiful.
Simone Biles
Danica Patrick
NASCAR racer Danica Patrick is one of the riskier athletes on the list. Patrick is known for leading the way for gender equality in the racecar file, she is bold and an absolute legend. Some claim that she does not have enough wins under her belt but regardless she looks bomb in this red dress, truly standing out as always.
Danica Patrick
McKayla Maroney
McKayla Maroney has made a good reputation for herself in the gymnastic world. Her unforgettable smirk makes her face unforgettable. There was even a meme circling of her after she was seen with the “unimpressed” look on her face when not winning gold at the Olympics. Since then Maroney is working on a music career and has given up gymnastics.
McKayla Maroney
Paula Creamer
This golf sensation is arguably the most successful female golfer in the world. She is the face of the golfing world and she sure has the looks for it. She looks effortlessly good on the red carpet and has a toned figure and bright smile to add to her b bubbly personality. Her style seems simple and elegant, she is owning it.
Paula Creamer
Ellen Hoog
We think the popularity of Field Hockey would definitely increase if there were more players that looked like Ellen Hoog. She is beautiful and has a wonderful personality. Her dress showcases just how classy and conservative she is as an individual, a natural beauty.
Ellen Hoog
Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas is a complete triple threat with her beauty, brains and talent! When representing the United States at the Olympics she won three gold medals. She has gone on to spend time working on charity, community causes as well as becoming a reality TV star. Let us take a second to acknowledge just how stunning she looks in thus sequined bando and skirt.
Gabby Douglas
Eugenie Bouchard
Another beautiful blond tennis player? We are not surprised but Eugenie Bouchard has jaws dropping with her looks. She takes this classic little black dress to a whole new level with her million-dollar smile and killer legs. The lace detail adds a sassy touch.
Eugenie Bouchard
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgans’s figure is to die for, soccer has kept her in shape and toned. Alex Morgan has worked extremely hard over the years and deserves to strut her stuff in a miniskirt and sleeveless top. We are truly jealous and just might take up our next workout on the field.
Alex Morgan
Heather Watson
The brunette tennis sensation Heather Watson is killing it in this latex look mini-dress. A bold outfit choice that she is truly pulling off, with her incredible legs and simple braided hairstyle she has managed to balance the look. But those legs, come on.
Heather Watson
Sally Fitzgibbons
It seems as though to be a female surgery automatically means you are absolutely beautiful. Australian born surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is well-known for surfing in the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour. She is not only a killer surfer but killing the style game.
Sally Fitzgibbons
Alana Blanchard
Alana Blanchard is turning heads and specifically in this bold red dress. This pro surfer is fitting all the criteria for female surfers. She is known for being a little short tempered out of the water, but in the water she is a cool, calm and collected professional.
Alana Blanchard
Chelsea Pezzola
Although gold may not be the most entertaining, this list has yet another good looking professional golfer. Chelsea Pezzola has established a name for herself and she knows exactly what style is too. This dress shows off her perfect figure and is paired with elegant accessories.
Chelsea Pezzola
Gina Carano
Gina Carano used to be known as the model of mixed martial arts and had multiple battles in the cage. She is such a legend and her fights so memorable they are still the topic of discussion today. Although she has now retired she is known for her acting. In this dress and with her bright smile we trust she will have no problem winning over America.
Gina Carano
The Bella Twins
The Diva’s section of the WWE features beautiful twins who are now reality TV stars, Brie and Nikki who made their debut in 2007 and have been the talk ever since. They are beautiful and stylish which makes sense as to why they have careers in acting and modeling. The twins still make an occasional appearance on WWE.
The Bella Twins
Becky Lynch
WWE star Becky Lynch has been the talk of wrestling since she first appeared in 2002. Originati9ng in Ireland she is newer on the scene but as soon as fans caught a whiff they were hooked. We know there is plenty more to see and potentially more hair colors to follow.
Becky Lynch
Tori Bowie
Most are not so familiar with track and field athletes unless they are runners themselves. However, Torie Bowie changed the name of the game when she cracked the big leagues. Tori was involved in multiple contests around the globe after her start in Sand Hill, Mississipi. Since then she has been strutting her stuff on the red carpets.
Tori Bowie
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is the definition of a strong female athlete and has set the bar for these standards. Serena has been practicing and playing tennis since the young age of 14. Serena has 39 combined Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles and will forever be known in history as one of the greats. Serena is also known for her fashion sense and great style. Below she is seen at the 2015 Wimbledon Champions Dinner in London.
Serena Williams
Lindsey Vonn
As one of the best alpine skiers with endorsements from multiple brands to the likes of Oakley and Red Bull, Lindsey Vonn is as glamorous as it gets. She is a three-time Olympic medalist in both downhill and super G-skiing but to top it all of she has also won four World Cup championships. Although her last Olympic appearance was in 2018, she has been in the spotlight since then. She also made headlines for dating Tiger Woods from 2013-2015 but is now dating NHL player P.K. Subban. Below she is seen in a stunning metallic piece at the 2018 Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50.
Lindsey Vonn
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim is the youngest athlete on our list. At just 18 she is not only a well-known and legendary snowboarder but she also won a gold medal for the U.S during the 2018 Winter Olympics. Chloe won 4 gold medals at the X Games. She is a role model for young girls across the globe and her style is on-trend and appropriate.
Chloe Kim
Abby Wambach
Before her retirement in 2015, Abby Wambach was known for being one of the most iconic American soccer players the world had ever seen. With two Olympic gold medals under her belt and a FIFA Women’s World Cup title, she was the first soccer player to be titled the Associated Press Athlete of the Year. Additionally, in 2015, she was also given the honor of being one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world. Abby married in 2017 to Glennon Doyle. The below was taken at ESPN’S 2015 Body at ESPYs event.
Abby Wambach
Aly Raisman
Teens all around the world adore and idolize the influential athlete Ally Raisman. Raisman won six Olympic medals, 3 of which were gold medals. The 2012 London Olympic Games is where it all began, she was captain of Team USA and brought home a gold. She served as captain again in 2016 at the Rio Games. She is a real looker and truly looked gorgeous below at the 2018 ESPY Awards.
Aly Raisman
Ashley Wagner
As the face of Team USA during the Winter Olympics of 2014, Ashley Wagner truly constructed a great reputation for herself. She took home a bronze medal with her teammates. Additionally, she is also a three-time U.S. national figure skating champion. Wagner decided to leave the team for the 2018 Olympics but continues to continue her skating career. Below she is pictured in a beautiful sequenced jumpsuit at an ESPN event for their magazine.
Ashley Wagner
Charlotte Flair
As the daughter of wrestling icon Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair has made success a little easier. Although, she has large footsteps to follow in she managed to build her career all on her own and has truly changed the standards and phenomena of women wrestling within WWE. She is extremely entertaining to watch but as seen below at the WWE’S 2017 Mae Young Classic she cleans up very well.
Charlotte Flair
Mirai Nagasu
This figure skater was a star way before competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Mirai Nagasu’s name and reputation was brought to light at these games and at the Pyeongchang Games, where she became the first American female to land a triple axel at the Olympics. She brought home bronze with her team. Soon after she was photographed at the 2018 Oscars in this dashing gown. Looking like a real-life Barbie.
Mirai Nagasu
Mikaela Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin is one of the most accomplished younger athletes that we have witnessed. Back in 2014 during the Sochi Winter Olympics, she became the youngest individual to win gold in the shalom run, she was only 18. At the 2018 Pyeongchang games, she won gold and silver medals. Shiffrin has gone on to become one of the faces of global ski, below she is seen at the 2018 EPSY Awards and she looks flaming.
Mikaela Shiffrin
Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes is one of the UFC’s most well known and dominant fighters. She has had a winning streak since September 2014 and is running on a seven-match streak. In 2016 she even conquered Ronda Rousey and was honored by Equality California for helping shed light on LGBTQ rights. Two years later she became engaged to UFC fighter Nina Ansaroff.
Amanda Nunes
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Skylar Diggins-Smith is known by all as one of the best point guards in NCAA basketball history. She completed her career at Notre Dame and was known for being the highest-scoring women’s basketball player at the university. After graduating she drafted to the WNBA and went in to become a four-time-All-Star. She has also succeeded in modeling and her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Skylar Diggins Smith
Maia Shibutani
This athlete brings a very different dynamic into play as she competes with her brother in skating. The siblings won a bronze medal in the 2018 Winter Olympics and are the first American siblings to share an ice dancing medal. They have been named by the world as the “Shi Sibs.” Maia Shibutani has also become a social media influencer and youtube sensation. Below she is seen as the natural beauty she is at the premiere of the Netflix movie “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before”.
Maia Shibutani
Claressa Shields
If there is someone to steer clear from on this list it is Claressa Shields. She is a very known boxing star and has been involved in this world since she was a young teen with gold medals in the women’s middleweight division at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. These achievements led to her success as the first American boxer, regardless of gender, to win consecutive golds. SAhe has been undefeated since 2016. Shields also works alongside Up2Us Sports, a non-profit that helps train underprivileged children. You can see by the smile below how much this work means to her.
Claressa Shields
Allyson Felix
The generation of today admired Allyson Felix tremendously. Felix is the only female athlete ever seen to win six gold medals and three silver medals in Olympic History. Felix is a rather private person when it comes to her personal life and keeps the ins and outs on the down-low. She looks breathtaking at the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards below.
Allyson Felix