This list is all about amazing female athletes who are more than just brains and brawn. So that you know, it is possible to be beautiful on top of those things. These women show us that some people really do have it all. Here are the women who are at the top of their respective fields!
Michelle Waterson
When someone is known as “The Karate Hottie,” you better believe that she is gorgeous. The world got to know Michelle Waterson after she joined the UFC. We are blown away by how beautiful she looks as she inflicts pain on her opponents. Outside the cages, she is one busy bee. In the past, she has also been in other TV shows. You might have even seen her as a competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Aside from that, she was featured in a music video for a song on a Megadeth album called “Endgame.”
Michelle Waterson
Natalie Gulbis
Fair enough, there are actually more accomplished female golfers out there. However, we simply can’t deny that Natalie Gulbis is stunning. A regular on the LPGA tour, she has reached household name status for a couple of reasons. Over the course of a decade, she has seen success as a marketing icon with all those swimwear and golf collaborations to her name. She has also appeared on the small screen in the past! If you watched Celebrity Apprentice, you probably remember her from the show.
Natalie Gulbis
Camila Giorgi
While Camila Giorgi has not yet won a Grand Slam title, it is just a matter of time before it happens. In 2018, she reached the quarterfinal of the Grand Slam at the Wimbledon Championships only six years after making her debut. In case you do not keep up with the sport, the Italian tennis player has a lot of great matches to her name. You might not know this, but she has actually won against the likes of Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, and Victoria Azarenka in the past!
Camila Giorgi
Ali Krieger
People now consider Ali Krieger as one of the most valuable figures on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. She continues to play at Orlando Pride on a regular basis even though her career is no longer in its early stages. Among other things, she was part of the team that brought home the FIFA Women’s World Cup title in 2015. As a matter of fact, her teammates have even called her “The Warrior Princess.” We can totally see why they picked the nickname for her! It is very fitting, if you ask us.
Ali Krieger
Aly Raisman
After she made her debut at the London Olympics, but she did not stop there. Aly Raisman blew away Americans at the start of her career, but her performances continued to impress even after that. In 2012, this gymnast made it to the Fierce Five. Four years later, she was declared one of the Final Five. She now has three gold medals, two silver ones, and a bronze. Aside from that, she has also received a lot of accolades at the World Championships and the Pacific Rim Championships.
Aly Raisman
Jennie Finch
We are sure that baseball and softball are not the first sports you think of when someone brings up the Olympics. Even so, Jennie Finch was a true star when she helped the U.S. team win at the Athens games in 2004. Time said that she is one of the most illustrious softball players out there. It is not shocking to hear that she has since been inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame. Like other people on our list, she has been on TV in the past too. Do you recall her from The Real Housewives of Orange County?
Jennie Finch
Hope Solo
You do not have to be a soccer fan to understand just how valuable a good goalie is. It is a good thing that Hope Solo did not disappoint when it comes to fulfilling her role on the green. A member of the U.S. team, this soccer player is a legend both at the club and international levels. Skills have been a vital part of the success of the U.S. team not only in the Olympic games but also in World Cups. If you want to learn more about her, go read “Solo: A Memoir of Hope.”
Hope Solo
Alana Blanchard
Have you ever gone surfing? If so, you must know that it is a dangerous sport. Despite this, Alana Blanchard has always made it look so effortless. Not once was she seen panicking even after witnessing a shark bite off Bethany Hamilton’s arm. Anyway, the ASP World Tour regular has dipped into her toes into modeling by promoting the Rip Curl swimwear line. She is now married to Jack Freestone, who is a surfer himself. In 2017, the two of them welcomed a child into the world.
Alana Blanchard
Allison Stokke
When it comes to the world of pole vaulting, not many people get as much traction as Allison Stokke does. Sadly, she has not enjoyed the attention as much as you might assume that she did. It is believed that her progress went downhill when her photos went viral. Even so, she had no problems going into modeling with her good looks. In the past, she has partnered with companies like Athleta and Nike! In 2019, she got married to a golfer by the name of Rickie Fowler.
Allison Stokke
Whitney Miller
There is something that sets this woman apart from the other entries on our list. She made it big for something that has no relation to sports! Whitney Miller entered the spotlight after she bagged the Miss United States crown in 2012. Not long after that, she pursued a career in sports. She trained in martial arts and has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Aside from that, she has also gone pro for wake surfing.
Whitney Miller
Maria Sharapova
You do not have to be a big sports fan to know Maria Sharapova. After all, there was a time when she became a household name as the most famous female tennis player on the planet. At the age of 18, the Russian-born sportswoman reached the top of her field. Over the course of her career, she won 36 singles titles. Many people believe that Grand Slam wins are the true test of tennis greatness. Just so you know, she has five of those under her belt. Apart from that, she also has two French Open wins and one each at the Australian Open, the US Open, and Wimbledon.
Maria Sharapova
McKayla Maroney
Can you imagine having a meme overshadow your incredible accomplishments in life? McKayla Maroney can tell you all about it. She first caught the attention of gymnastics fans when she was named a part of the Fierce Five at the Olympic Games in 2012. As she was handed the silver medal, a photographer took a photo at exactly the right moment. The tagline that accompanied the resulting meme said, “McKayla’s not impressed.” You must know which one we are talking about! She has since retired from the sport.
McKayla Maroney
Anna Kournikova
While she is not active on the courts anymore, Anna Kournikova will always have a special place in the hearts of tennis fans. She entered the scene at the turn of the millennium by bagging great wins at the Grand Slam in 1999 and 2002. Sadly, she had to retire at only 21 years old after sustaining a severe back injury. It has been a long time since then, but the media continues to hound her. As you can imagine, the situation with the press only got worse after she went public with her relationship with Enrique Iglesias.
Anna Kournikova
Caroline Wozniacki
Aside from her sports career, Caroline Wozniacki was also known for her relationships with David Lee and Rory McIlroy. Let us not pay attention to that! After all, we want to focus on the fact that she is one of the best pound-for-pound female tennis players in history. This Danish athlete got the highest score of WTA female singles players from 2008 to 2011. She recently bagged her first win at the Grand Slam after claiming victory at the Australian Open Women’s Singles final match against Simona Halep.
Caroline Wozniacki
Michelle Jenneke
Here is one more talented female athlete who has caught the eye of the public for reasons outside of her sports career. Michelle Jenneke won silver in the 100m hurdles at the Summer Youth Olympics of 2010. This athlete also received attention because of the warm-up routine that she uses prior to each race. Three years later, she graced the pages of the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. Just so you know, she is more than just a pretty face! She actually took up mechatronics at Sydney University!
Michelle Jenneke
Lindsey Vonn
The Team U.S. members received a lot of interest during the Winter Olympics of 2018. Lindsey Vonn was an alpine skier who raked in a lot of fans! Everyone was excited to see how well she did at the Pyeongchang games. In 2010, she won gold in the downhill portion and set high expectations. In that year, however, she only won bronze. Even so, it is still very impressive! Aside from her wins at the Olympics, she has also raked in a number of World Championship titles over the course of her career.
Lindsey Vonn
Taylor Pischke
Sometimes, it feels like certain people are made for greatness in their respective fields. That is how we would describe Taylor Mackenzie Pischke. For one thing, the Canadian volleyball player was born to a father who won two Olympic medals for the same sport! In 2012, she started to play beach volleyball for the national team of Canada. Since then, she has brought home nine medals!
Taylor Pischke
Ellen Hoog
You will be impressed when you hear the number of medals that Ellen Hoog has raked in over the years. She has gone home with a medal in hand in just about every competition that she has taken part in. This field hockey player bagged the highest achievement in the field during the Olympic Games of 2008 and 2012. The Dutch midfield player bagged gold at the European Games, the World Cup, and the Champions Trophy as well. Aside from that, she has a sponsorship with Ritual Hockey.
Ellen Hoog
Danica Patrick
When it comes to the world of NASCAR, it is hard to find a female racer with more influence than Danica Patrick. Needless to say, there are plenty of racers who are great on the track. However, she wowed the world with her performance at the 2013 Sprint Cup series. On three different occasions, she became the only woman to finish in the Top 10. A lot of her fans feel sad that she has since retired from the field. But even so, it is hard to deny that she has made history over the course of her career.
Danica Patrick
Ronda Rousey
A lot of people automatically think about Ronda Rousey when someone brings up female athletes. The MMA athlete used to be an icon in the UFC. As a matter of fact, it is said that she helped contribute to its popularity! She is no longer undefeated, but this does not mean that she is no longer in the spotlight. After that, she joined WWE and appeared in movies such as Furious 7 and The Expendables 3. We doubt that the world will ever forget about the talented sportswoman!
Ronda Rousey
Alex Morgan
If you watch women’s soccer, you probably know that Team U.S. is considered one of the frontrunners. For the past two decades, the national team has dominated the sport! A lot of the credit for its success goes to none other than Alex Morgan. For one thing, she led the national team to victory at the 2015 World Cup. On top of that, she likewise helped snag the runner-up spot in the 2011 iteration of the competition. It is amazing to think that she has already achieved so much at such a young age.
Alex Morgan
Jennifer Lacy
Take a look at her family tree. Once you do that, you would see that it was only a given that Jennifer Lacy would go into sports. After all, athleticism runs in their blood! Her father is Lee Lacy, who used to play in Major League Baseball. Jennifer, on the other hand, decided to focus on basketball and joined the WNBA in 2006. A couple of years after she went pro, she started playing for the Beijing Shougang. In 2015, however, she decided to become a free agent instead.
Jennifer Lacy
Winifer Fernandez
Unlike the majority of the entries on our list, Winifer Fernandez does not play on the US National Team. No, she instead plays for the Dominican Republic! We are sure that her countrymen are glad that she is on the volleyball squad. In 2012, she represented her country and won over the general public at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Even though the team did not win, she is still considered a national hero. In 2017, she led the team to a gold finish at the Bolivarian Games.
Winifer Fernandez
Chloe Kim
Snowboarding is not an easy sport, so Chloe Kim is even more impressive than usual. She was named a prodigy and made headlines after bagging the gold medal for the U.S. national team at the Winter Olympics in 2018. We have no doubt whatsoever that she has a bright future ahead of her. She has a number of medals from the Winter X Games, and only time will tell us what else she will achieve. Apart from her promising sports career, she was also admitted into Princeton University!
Chloe Kim
Paige VanZant
As we all know, Ronda Rousey is probably the most high-profile athlete in the UFC. There are other MMA athletes worth mentioning, however. For one thing, Paige VanZant is not that far behind her. She is young, but she has already left her mark on the field. She did not have an undefeated streak at the start of her career, but it is obvious that she is still full of potential. It turns out that MMA is not the only thing on her mind. In 2016, she finished in second place during her time in Dancing with the Stars.
Paige VanZant
Becky Lynch
WWE has come a long way. It is not wrong to call it an international platform since it attracts the most talented wrestlers from all over the globe. Becky Lynch is someone you should look out for if you are interested in pro wrestling. The Irish athlete was supposed to be a heel, but she ended up winning the hearts of the viewers. Not long after her debut, fans were clamoring for her to win big titles in the franchise. Becky “The Man” Lynch might even grow more popular than Ronda Rousey in the future!
Becky Lynch
Gabby Douglas
We have another former member of the Fierce Five on the list! In 2012, Gabby Douglas was named one of them at the Summer Olympics. If you know about her accolades, you will understand why a lot of people think that she is amazing. There are a lot of gymnasts out there, but she bagged the highest scores among the Olympians. Apart from that, she made history as the first African-American athlete to be the individual all-around champion. This is probably just the beginning for her. We can’t wait to see what she does next in her career.
Gabby Douglas
Antonija Sandric
It is a good idea to get used to the name Antonija Misura. The talented female athlete has achieved more things than the vast majority of the population even though she is still in her thirties. She is best known for representing Croatia in international tournaments. In 2009, she made it big by helping the European country win the bronze medal at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara. Check out what Nate Robinson of the NBA had to say about her: she “might be the most beautiful woman basketball player ever to lace up some sneakers.”
Antonija Sandric
Misty May-Treanor
In 2012, Misty May-Treanor decided to hang up her gloves. By then, she had already made a name for herself as one of the best female volleyball players in history. She bagged Olympic gold on three different occasions. Thanks to her efforts, the U.S. national team dominated the courts in the Summer Olympics of 2004, 2008, and 2012. A lot of people have called her and Kerri Walsh Jennings “the greatest beach volleyball team of all time.” Aside from that, she has also earned a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration.
Misty May-Treanor
Robin Bone
The truth is that Robin Bone failed to exceed the expectations that others had for her. To be fair, it must have been very difficult to reach it since it was sky-high. Regardless, it is hard to deny the fact that the Canadian pole vaulter is one of the greatest people in the field. Now in her twenties, there is still time for her to reach her true potential. In case you did not know, Canada tends to produce a lot of talented pole vaulters. You might have even heard of Kelsie Ahbe and Alysha Newman in the past!
Robin Bone
Serena Williams
Have you noticed that there are a lot of female tennis superstars on the list? You probably expected to find Serena Williams here, so here you go! For the two decades that she spent in the field, she has made a world of difference. Hailing from California, she took women’s tennis to a new level. Even though she has plenty of endorsements, you might know that she earned $85 million for simply playing. This is not something that you can achieve if you do not have as many Grand Slams titles as her!
Serena Williams
Eugenie Bouchard
Here is yet another proof that there are many gorgeous women in tennis. Just take a look at the beauty of Eugenie Bouchard. At the moment, the Canadian athlete has not yet bagged a Grand Slam title. But we are sure that it is just a matter of time before that happens. Let us keep our fingers crossed for her.
Eugenie Bouchard
Hilary Knight
Check out that gorgeous smile! As you can see, Hilary Knight is a true ray of sunshine. This hockey star has a happy-go-lucky personality that has charmed people from all over the globe. You might be surprised when you hear that there I a mean streak beneath that cheerful exterior. After all, she is the greatest star in her field! A nine-time IIHF World Women’s Championships winner, she led the U.S. national team to victory at the Olympics. To be specific, she helped it obtain two silvers and a gold.
Hilary Knight
Stephanie Rice
In the past, Stephanie Rice was considered the greatest hope of Australia in swimming. Luckily, she was able to meet the expectations they had of her and more. She won gold in the 200m, 200m relay, and 400m races in 2008. Not only that, but she set the world records for these contests as well! You can probably see why she was given the Medal of the Order of Australia. Her fans were devastated when she stopped playing at the pro level in 2014. Despite this, she remains active in the field by coaching for a company known as CoachUp.
Stephanie Rice