In the world of sports, many female athletes have not only attracted the world's attention for their outstanding athletic achievements, but also won wide public love with their outstanding appearance and unique temperament. They are the best on the field and the embodiment of beauty, and they use strength and beauty to interpret sportsmanship and female power.
Today, let's take a look at the beautiful athletes in the world sports arena who have both appearance and strength, they have not only made outstanding achievements in the sports arena, but also won people's love and respect with their unique charm and beauty.
01 Liu Xiang
Liu Xiang, a Chinese swimmer, has gained a high reputation in the international swimming world for his outstanding swimming performance and elegant temperament. Born in 1996, she is 180cm tall and holds the world record in the women's 50m backstroke.
In 2019, Liu Xiang won the women's 50-meter backstroke championship with a time of 27.35 seconds at the FINA Swimming World Cup and set a new World Cup record. In the same year, she was selected into the Forbes China 30 Under 30 Elite List and was awarded the honorary title of "Training Model" by the General Administration of Sports of China.
Liu Xiang's achievements are not only reflected in her speed and skill, but also her beauty and charm have won her the support of many fans, becoming one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese swimming.
02 Erica Smidt
Erica Schmidt is a German track and field athlete who specialises in the 400-meter run and the 4x400-meter relay.
Erica Schmidt is not only known for her athletic prowess, but also for her outstanding looks and charisma that have gained a huge amount of popularity on social media. She is known as "the most beautiful track and field goddess in Germany" and "the most beautiful track and field athlete on the surface". The Australian media named her "the sexiest female player in the world".
Erica Schmidt proved her talent in the relay event by winning gold in the 4x400m relay at the 2017 European Under-20 Athletics Championships and then again at the 2019 European Under-23 Athletics Championships. In addition, she has a series of achievements in other national and international competitions, and is a high-profile rising star in German athletics.
In addition to the achievements of the track and field, Erica Schmidt has also become the spokesperson of many sports brands because of her healthy image and positive attitude towards life, inspiring more young people to pursue health and sports enthusiasm.
03 Kim Min Ji
Kim Min-ji, a track and field athlete from Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, began her love of sports as a child and gradually embarked on an athlete's path through professional training at Chungbuk Sports High School and the Department of Physical Education at Changwon National University. Inspired by her physical education teacher in her first year of junior high school, Kim Min-ji began her track and field career and quickly made her mark in the field.
She won the women's 400m championship at the Korea National Collegiate Athletics Championships in 2018 and the women's 400m runner-up at the Korean National Athletics Championships in 2022.
Kim's personal best time of 53.29 seconds in 2022 is just 0.33 seconds off the national record, showcasing her prowess in the 400m.
In addition to her achievements in track and field, Kim Min Ji has also earned the reputation of "Goddess of Athletics" on social media for her outstanding appearance and temperament, attracting the attention of a large number of fans. Her appearance is believed to have similarities with Karina, a member of the AI girl group aespa, especially her three-dimensional facial features and unique temperament, which have made her a public figure in South Korea.
04 Valentina Acosta Giraldo
Valentina Acosta-Giraldo, a Colombian archer born in 2000, has gained a lot of attention at the Olympics for her excellent archery skills and attractive appearance.
She not only showed her talent in the field of archery, but also was praised by netizens as the "archery elf" and "cupid" goddess because of her unique temperament and beauty.
Valentina has a large following on social media, and her style and appearance are in line with the aesthetics of the East and the West, similar to many influencers and celebrities. Her life hobbies include rapping, video games, and photography, showcasing her versatility. Despite being eliminated in the first round of the Olympics, her popularity and influence unexpectedly became the focus of media and public attention. In addition, Valentina's charisma and archery skills have also earned her the opportunity to collaborate with well-known filmmakers, boding well for her success in fields other than sports.
05 Sharapova
Maria Sharapova is a Russian-born former professional tennis player who was once one of the top players in women's tennis.
Sharapova won her first career Grand Slam title, Wimbledon, in 2004 and made her debut in 2005 at the WTA World Rankings in singles. She has won five Grand Slam singles titles in her career, including Wimbledon twice (2004 and 2012), the US Open once (2006), the Australian Open once (2008) and the French Open once (2012 and 2014). In addition, she has won the Confederations Cup and an Olympic silver medal.
Known for her powerful serve, precise baseline shots, and excellent match intelligence, Sharapova is one of the greatest players in women's tennis history. Unfortunately, she was banned for 15 months in 2016 for failing a drug test, which had an impact on her athletic career. Despite this, her influence and achievements in the tennis world are still widely recognized.
06 Zhang Doudou
Zhang Doudou is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast known for his outstanding skills and elegant performance style. She was born on July 23, 1996, a native of Taiyuan, Shanxi, and was a member of the Chinese rhythmic gymnastics national team.
In the 2006 National Youth Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, Zhang Doudou won the 4th place in the individual all-around and the 3rd place in the individual gymnastics event, and was awarded the best form award. In 2013, she won the silver medal in the collective all-around at the French Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix, and won the sixth place in the collective all-around with the Shanxi team at the 12th National Games in the same year, and won the sportsmanship award individually. In 2014, Zhang Doudou was awarded the title of international athlete. In 2015, she finished third in the individual all-around at the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual Championships and competed in the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. In 2017, he announced his retirement after finishing eighth in the individual all-around competition of rhythmic gymnastics at the 13th National Games.
After retiring, Zhang Doudou transformed into a coach and continued to use his expertise in rhythmic gymnastics.
07 Kim Yuna
Yuna Kim is a well-known former figure skater in South Korea, widely recognized for her graceful performance on the ice rink and her outstanding achievements. Yuna Kim is one of the greatest female solo skaters in figure skating history, known for her flawless technique, artistic expression, and innovative jumping skills.
Kim's honors include:
Vancouver 2010 gold medallist in women's singles.
Gold medalist at the 2009 and 2013 World Figure Skating Championships.
He won the Grand Prix Finals six times from 2007 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2013.
Before the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Kim Yuna landed the first female quadruple jump (three and a half turns) to be recognized by the International Skating Union in an exhibition event.
With numerous championships and accolades won throughout her career, Yuna Kim has not only achieved great success at the competitive level, but is also loved and respected by figure skaters around the world. Her influence has transcended sports and she has become a sports icon in Korea and around the world.
08 Sabina Altenbekova
Sabina Altenbekova, born on November 5, 1996, is a well-known female volleyball player in Kazakhstan. She received wide attention from the media and the public for her outstanding performance and appearance in the 2014 Asian Youth Women's (U19) Volleyball Championship, and quickly became popular on the Internet, known as "the world's No. 1 volleyball beautiful girl".
With a height of 182 centimeters, Sabina has shown great talent in volleyball and has been internationally recognized for her beauty and athletic achievements.
In addition to her achievements in the field of sports, Sabina is also actively involved in social activities, and on July 24, 2015, she officially became a member of the State Committee on Women's Affairs and Family Population Policy of Kazakhstan, demonstrating her sense of social responsibility outside of sports.
Despite facing some controversy, Sabina stuck to her volleyball dreams and said that she is a crazy patriot and that everything she strives for is for her homeland. Sabina's story has inspired many young athletes, and her story proves that beauty and athletic achievement can go hand in hand.
09 Kira Colpi
Kira Kolpi, born in Finland on September 26, 1988, is a well-known Finnish figure skater. Known as the "Ice Princess" because of her resemblance to the late Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, she is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful figure skating athletes in the world.
Born into a family of ice sports, Kira Kolpi's father was a national Finnish ice hockey coach who led the Finnish women's ice hockey team to a bronze medal in ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Kolpi has been skating since he was 5 years old and was selected for the Finnish national team in 2006.
Kira Colpi has achieved many things during her career:
He won a bronze medal at the 2007 European Figure Skating Championships, becoming only the second Finnish athlete to win both domestic and international medals.
In 2008, he won the Finnish figure skating championship.
In 2009, she won the bronze medal in women's figure skating at the 24th Winter Universiade.
In 2010, she won the gold medal at the Grand Prix de France, becoming the first Finnish women's figure skating player to win a separate event.
Bronze medal at the 2011 European Championships in Figure Skating.
Kira Colpi has won the hearts of ice fans around the world with her elegant ice performance and outstanding appearance, and has become an iconic figure in the figure skating world. She announced her retirement in 2015, ending her illustrious career as an athlete.
10 Sun Yiwen
Sun Yiwen is an outstanding athlete of the Chinese women's epee team, known for her superb swordsmanship and elegant playing style.
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Sun Yiwen won the championship in the women's individual epee final with an outstanding performance of a sword to seal the throat, winning honor for the Chinese fencing team. Her gold medal is not only an important milestone in her career, but also an important achievement for Chinese fencing at the Olympic Games.
With his good looks and slender figure of 1.77 meters, as well as his outstanding performance in the competition, Sun Yiwen has won the love of the audience and the wide attention of the media, and has become one of the outstanding representatives of China's sports industry.
11Saori Kimura
Saori Kimura, born in Japan on August 19, 1986, is a famous Japanese women's volleyball player and main attacker.
Saori Kimura's athletic career has seen many notable achievements, including:
Bronze medal in the 2003 Women's Volleyball World Cup.
The gold medal of the women's volleyball team at the 2004 Athens Olympics was the second Olympic gold medal won by the Japanese women's volleyball team after many years.
Bronze medal in the 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championships.
Bronze medal in the women's volleyball team at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Saori Kimura has become the core figure of the Japanese women's volleyball team with her excellent ball skills, leadership and game wisdom. She enjoys a high reputation in both domestic and international volleyball circles, and is one of the iconic figures of the Japanese women's volleyball team. In addition to her athletic achievements, Saori Kimura is also loved by fans for her affable image and charming personality.