Mostly unheard of until the London 2012 Olympics, these pin-up sportsmen are blazing a trail to our hearts not just with their athletic prowess, but with their good looks and charming personalities as well. We present you the sexiest Olympians who would look equally at home on the big screens as they do in their sporting element.
Born on Valentine’s Day, it’s no wonder this Uruguayan hunk of a footballer has proved to be a hit with the ladies. The way his long, wavy hair whips around his face as he dribbles the ball makes us blush to our roots, and let’s not even talk about that rock-solid eight-pack. While it’s a pity that Uruguay didn’t make it to the finals of the 2012 Olympics, the few glimpses we’ve managed to catch of Cavani has been enough to make our loins do a Mexican wave.
Known to his fans as Super Dan, this badminton Olympic and world champion can do no wrong. Watching him flit around the court makes our hearts race just as quickly. And with a long string of wins to his name, we like how Lin is still always ready with a cheeky smile (complete with trademark stuck-out tongue) for the camera.
Undoubtedly the ‘It’ boy of the London 2012 Olympics, everyone – and we mean everyone – can’t seem to get enough of this Vietnamese-German gymnast. Maybe it’s the way his biceps ripple as he swivels on the parallel bars, that sexy chest tattoo, how his hair remains impeccable even after a vigorous routine, or his clinching the gold medal. Whatever; there’s a legit reason why our Facebook timelines have been flooded with memes and pictures of this boyish gymnast wonder.
There’s nothing sexier than a man who embraces a challenge, and this South African sprinter has done just that by being the first amputee runner to compete in the Olympics Games for the men’s 400m race. Called the “Blade Runner” and “the fastest man on no legs”, we think Pistorius’ go-getter attitude (and ripped body) makes him that much more appealing, and can’t wait to catch more of him in future races.
We’ll admit that we wince each time this Indian boxer takes a hit in the ring. After all, his flawless mocha complexion and twinkling doe eyes look like they belong in a Bollywood movie rather than in a boxing ring. A media darling and India’s Olympic pin-up boy, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we’ll see more of Singh on the big screen when he decides to retire from the ring.