Most people think that sporty women are automatically less feminine than those who are not athletic. These photos will definitely make you rethink that statement. On the red carpet, these ladies are just as graceful and beautiful as everyone else! We bet you will be blown away when you see how beautiful they are after glamming it up for an event.
Maria Sharapova
The tennis star looked gorgeous when she attended the 2011 ESPY Awards. She wore a memorable casual dress that came with a frilly skirt and gold embellishments. It was a classy look that showed off her legs too. Apart from making waves in sports, she also runs a candy company called Sugarpova.
Maria Sharapova
Jennie Finch
Jennie Finch is a California native who made it big by playing for the Arizona Wildcats. She was on the national softball team of the country. She has succeeded in many endeavors in the past. She must be one of the most beautiful athletes as of late! She has no issues pulling off this tight dress. It looks great!
Jennie Finch
Paige Spiranac
Paige Spiranac got tons of press for her gorgeous looks but let us never forget that she kills it on the golf course. The female athlete can whack a golf ball harder than most people can. She looks amazing here!
Paige Spiranac
Caroline Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki is recognizable if you like tennis. This Danish athlete is not only a great player, but she also looks great on the red carpet. The flattering cut on this red ensemble suits her perfectly.
Caroline Wozniacki
Anastasia Yankova
There are a lot of people you should not mess with, and Anastasia Yankova belongs on that list. The MMA fighter has joined the Bellator Fighting Championships in the past. We love the way her black dress showed off her toned body. She continues to train hard, so we are not surprised she looks great!
Anastasia Yankova
Candace Parker
For Candace Parkers, it is all in the genes. The younger sister of Anthony Parker is amazing on the basketball court as well. She had a great career in the college and pro levels. She was a two-time winner of the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Award. This black jumpsuit looks amazing on her.
Candace Parker
Nastia Liukin
Natia Liukin caught our attention in the 2008 Olympics when she brought home the individual all-around gold medal. She also stunned everyone on the red carpet. She paired this low-cut white top with this leather skirt when she attended the 2014 ESPY Awards. This look is hard to pull off, but she did it.
Nastia Liukin
Anastasia Ashley
Surfing might not be the first thing that will come to mind when you think of sports, but it counts. There are many beautiful people in the sport, such as Anastasia Ashley. She wore this yellow getup to the ESPYs and turned plenty of heads! It is both functional and flashy, which is the best combination ever.
Anastasia Ashley
Barbara Blank
Men might dominate the WWE, but the women in the sport deserve recognition too. Barbara Blank, also known as Kelly Kelly, is simply one beautiful woman! We will never be able to comprehend how someone can fight a person this lovely. The revealing white dress looks like it was made for her.
Barbara Blank
Anna Kournikova
Tennis has always had gorgeous players. We are sure that you know who Anna Kournikova is. The Russian-born sports icon is easily one of the most famous people in the sport. She has always managed to impress both in and out of the tennis court. She looked fantastic in this brown ensemble of hers.
Anna Kournikova
Urszula Radwanska
See? Urszula Radwanska is yet another stunning tennis player. At her peak, she was 29th in the world rankings. She has doubles titles in various options over the course of her career. Take a look at how amazing she looks in this lacy dress. White is hard to wear, but she had no problems wearing it.
Urszula Radwanska
Miesha Tate
This is a name that will sound familiar to you if you were ever into mixed martial arts. She retired fairly recently but still looks great when she attends events. Take this for example. There is nothing surprising about how well-loved she is. Not only is she talented, but she looked fantastic in this coral number.
Miesha Tate
Lolo Jones
Lolo Jones is probably one of the most successful Olympic athletes as of late. She has made waves in bobsledding, which is a very risky winter sport. One must remain levelheaded at all times to be great at this sport. This steel blue gown might look cold, but that impressive side slit certainly heated things up.
Lolo Jones
Laila Ali
The daughter of The People’s Champ managed to live up to the expectations people had of her. She is easily the greatest female boxer we have ever seen. She remained undefeated until the end of her career. She continues to stay in shape now. Just take a look at the mauve dress she wore to the ESPYs!
Laila Ali
Silje Norendal
Silje Norendal has made a name for herself in competitive sports. The snowboarded has participated in both the Winter X Games and Winter Olympics under the Norwegian flag. Her blonde hair and blue eyes make her a true Scandinavian beauty. She looks so angelic in the white dress she donned here.
Silje Norendal
Anna Kournikova
There was no way that we could only have one photo of her here. It is not like any of you will complain, right? The sports legend pretty much set the standard when it comes to beautiful female athletes. She wore this blood red minidress that looked amazing on her. Her hair also looked perfect in this photo!
Anna Kournikova
Camila Giorgi
This Italian tennis player took our breathes away when she wore this tight lace dress. It showed off her amazing figure but was still classy enough for the red carpet. She had an amazing sports career, but we are sure that a future in modeling will always be open to her. With looks like that, she’s a shoo-in.
Camila Giorgi
Carmen Jorda
The race car driver hails from Spain. She looks perfectly at ease in front of the cameras! The blonde bombshell wears a helmet when she is on the racetracks for safety reasons. It only goes to add a sense of mystery to her beauty as well. We love the beige number with its golden embellishments here.
Carmen Jorda
Ronda Rousey
No matter what you have to say about her, we are sure that you will agree with us that she is gorgeous. The UFC champ and pro wrestling standout has made waves in the sports industry. The fierce competitor has gone into acting in the past. She looks so chic in this LBD. It’s a classic for a good reason!
Ronda Rousey
Danica Patrick
This is a woman who is not scared to break barriers. Even those who don’t follow racing have heard of her before. Dana Patrick is a gorgeous beauty who changed the game in NASCAR. She has an athletic prowess that has shot her to stardom in the past. She is not only an amazing driver but a stunner as well.
Danica Patrick
McKayla Maroney
It is true that there are more decorated gymnasts out there, but McKayle Maroney is easily one of the most famous people in the sport. This is because a photo of hers went on to become a meme. Her “not impressed” face has brought many chuckles in the past. She has since entered the music industry!
McKayla Maroney
Simone Biles
Simone Biles might be the most talented gymnast out there right now. She is still young but has achieved a lot of things in the sport. Many believed that she would retire soon enough, but we are glad to hear that she has been planning to return soon. We are sure she will continue to impress all of us!
Simone Biles
Paula Creamer
Paula Creamer is in the running for the best female golfer in the world. Her looks and skills have helped propel her into stardom. Here she is on the red carpet. We adore her smile and curves! We doubt that anyone will forget her. Even though her LBD is simple, she managed to shine in it.
Paula Creamer
Ellen Hoog
Field hockey is not all that big in the US, but we are sure people will give it a chance if they know that there are players like her. Ellen Hoog is not only talented and gorgeous, but she also has an awesome personality. She donned this modest floor-length dress that made her look like a princess.
Ellen Hoog
Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas has it all. She is intelligent, athletic, and stunning! She was once part of the United States gymnastics squad and took home 3 gold medals. The athlete also worked on community and charity causes before she went on to be a reality TV star. She looked great in her crop top and skirt outfit.
Gabby Douglas
Eugenie Bouchard
Eugenie Bouchard is another lovely tennis player. She looks very fierce on the red carpet as well. We adore both her smile and the lacy minidress that she has on. She knew how to pull it off, that is for sure.
Eugenie Bouchard
Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan has managed to show us what soccer can do for you. We cannot help but be envious of how toned her figure is. The cutoff top and miniskirt ensemble only goes together to show us how hard she has been working on the field. Considering how hard she has been training, it comes as no surprise.
Alex Morgan
Heather Watson
Let us not forget about Heather Watson either. The tennis player has a great smile that makes her a true “girl next door.” The green dress might be a tinge too rubbery for some, but she pulled it off thanks to her amazing figure and natural beauty. Her legs look amazing with those shoes! You go girl.
Heather Watson
Sally Fitzgibbons
Aside from tennis, surfing also attracts a lot of beauties. Just take a look at Australian-born Sally Fitzgibbons. Her sparkling dress in this photo looks like it was made for her. When she is not riding the waves out at sea, she tends to make them on the red carpet. Good for her!
Sally Fitzgibbons
Alana Blanchard
Take a look at the lovely Alana Blanchard. She can ride the hugest waves mother nature makes, but she can also steal hearts with just one look. She has an amazing fashion sense and a preference for daring but functional dresses. This surfer looks amazing on the red carpet, that much is for sure.
Alana Blanchard
Chelsea Pezzola
Chelsea Pezzola has made it big in the golfing world. She often attends a bunch of events, but we think this lacy number looks especially gorgeous on her. She has a great figure and a disarming smile. Aside from this, she knows how to pick her outfits. Those shoes and dress simply go hand in hand.
Chelsea Pezzola
Gina Carano
Gina Carano was the predecessor of Ronda Rousey. The former women’s MMA star was known for her cage battles. Now an actress, she looks fantastic in this dress. It is good to hear that she did not get long-term injuries from back in the day. That lovely smile will make anyone fall head over feels with her!
Gina Carano
The Bella Twins
Brie and Nikki Bella are some of the biggest stars in the WWE diva division. They made their debut in 2007 and continue to stun audiences. Their natural beauty and amazing fashion sense have helped them get this far. They have also acted and modeled in the past. They look great in two very different outfits.
The Bella Twins
Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch is a WWE star who still makes a killing in the ring. We got to know her after her 2002 debut. She has been doing a lot of things since then. The Ireland native became a hit among fans not long after she was introduced. We think that this elegant but daring outfit looks perfect on her. We are sure that she will continue to impress all of us in the future.
Becky Lynch
Tori Bowie
Track and field do not really have stars that people outside the sport know about. Tori Bowie is an exception to the rule. The young lady has won various contests all over the globe. She started out in Sand Hill, Mississippi. We do not know about you, but we adore this yellow number on her.
Tori Bowie
Serena Williams
Serena Williams is in the running for the most famous female athlete ever. She went pro when she was 14 years old and has 39 Grand Slam titles to her name. Aside from her athletic prowess, she also has a great fashion sense. Take a look at her in this pink dress during the 2015 Wimbledon Champions Dinner.
Serena Williams
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn must be one of the most high-profile athletes out there. She also 3 Olympic medals and 4 World Cup championships to her name. In the photo below, you can see how drop-dead stunning she looked at the 2018 Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50! She has endorsed Red Bull and Oakley before.
Lindsey Vonn
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim has achieved a lot of things at the age of 18. The snowboarder became famous when she brought home a gold medal for the USA in the 2018 Winter Olympics. She also won 4 gold medals in the X Games. She is a fashionable young lady. This photo from the Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 is proof.
Chloe Kim
Abby Wambach
Before she retired in 2015, she was already a recognized American soccer player. She has brought home a FIFA Women’s World Cup title, 2 Olympic gold medals, and the Associated Press Athlete of the Year award. She and Glennon Doyle wed in 2017. This photo was taken at the 2015 Body at ESPYs.
Abby Wambach
Aly Raisman
No doubt about it, Aly Raisman is one very influential athlete. Kids and teens look up to her! She brought home 6 Olympic models over the course of her career. She made a name for herself at the 2012 London Olympics. Don’t you think she looked amazing when she attended the 2018 ESPY Awards?
Aly Raisman
Ashley Wagner
Ashley Wagner is an Olympic figure skater who became the face of Team USA in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Together with her teammates, she took home the bronze medal. She also won the U.S. National Figure Skating Competition thrice. Here is a photo of her at an ESPN The Magazine event.
Ashley Wagner
Charlotte Flair
Charlotte Flair is the daughter of Ric Flair, and she has managed to live up to his legacy by joining WWE herself. She boasts of scary moves and impressive hold skills that make her a hit among fans of pro wrestling. This photo of her was taken at the 2017 Mae Young Classic event by WWE.
Charlotte Flair
Mirai Nagasu
Mirai Nagasu became very famous when she competed in the figure skating category during the 2018 Winter Olympics. She became the first American Olympic female skater to accomplish a triple axel during the Pyeongchang games! This photo was taken when she attended the 2018 Academy Awards.
Mirai Nagasu
Mikaela Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin is an accomplished athlete at the age of 23. During the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, she went on to be the youngest person to win gold in the slalom run. She has become one of the most famous faces in the sport, which is amazing in itself. This photo of her came from the 2018 EPSYs.
Mikaela Shiffrin
Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes is one of the most dominant fighters of the UFC right now. She has yet to lose ever since September 2014. She was honored by Equality California for her efforts to raise LGBTQ rights awareness. In 2018, she and Nina Ansaroff finally got engaged. This was taken at the Equality California Awards.
Amanda Nunes
Skylar Diggins-Smith
She is one of the best point guards the NCAA has ever seen. In 2013, she finished her Notre Dame career with the record for the school’s highest-scoring female ballers. After she left college, WNBA drafted her right away. She has gone into modeling too! This was taken during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Skylar Diggins Smith
Maia Shibutani
Maia Shibutani and her older brother took home 2 bronze medals during the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. They are known as the “Shib Sibs”. She is a social media star with more than 375,000 Instagram followers and 160,000 YouTube subscribers. This was taken at the premiere of To All The Boys I’ve Loved You Before.
Maia Shibutani
Claressa Shields
She is not someone you should ever mess with. She first made it big in boxing when she was a teen. Claressa Shields has a bunch of medals to her name! In 2016, she went pro and remains undefeated. She works for a non-profit called UP2Us Sports. This photo was taken at a gala event of the group.
Claressa Shields
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is one talented track athlete who was on the US team from 2004 until 2016. She won 6 golds and 3 silvers in that span of time. She has made sure to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. This photo of her was taken at the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2018.
Allyson Felix
Katie Ledecky
Can you believe that Katie Ledecky is just 21 years old? She is easily one of the most talented swimmers in history. She was only 15 when she brought home her first gold medal. She has since won 4 more golds and a silver medal. This photo was taken during the 2016 Golden Goggle Awards.
Katie Ledecky
Sasha Banks
In 2012, Sasha Banks started to go on WWE. She was only 26-year-old has been making a name for herself. She continues to be one of the best stars in the field of pro wrestling. She continues to win matches on the regular too. This photo came from a WWE event held in Germany.
Sasha Banks
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Fencing is not a flashy sport, but we think that you should keep an eye out for Ibtihaj Muhammad anyway. She was the first female Muslim-American to bring home an Olympic medal. How cool is that? The photo you are looking at came from the Glamour’s 2017 Women of the Year Awards.
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Jen Kessy
Jen Kessy had been a talented volleyball player for USC before she went on to be a pro at beach volleyball. She and April Ross brought home a silver medal during the 2012 Olympics. She and her husband Andy Ces have two daughters between them. Here was Kessy at a 2012 charity event.
Jen Kessy
April Ross
April Ross is the partner of Jen Kessy on the volleyball court. She has been playing professionally for more than a decade already! She won the Olympics twice with Jen Kessy. She is currently married to Bradley Keenan, a pro volleyball player himself. The photo of Ross below comes from the 2016 Espy Awards.
April Ross
Hope Solo
Hope Solo is a U.S. Olympic soccer player. She did not always play a goalie on the field, you know. She used to play forward for her high school. She only became a goalie in college but is now considered to be the best female goalkeeper ever. She has two Olympic gold medals, among others. This was taken from the ESPYs.
Hope Solo
Becca Longo
Becca Longo made a name for herself as the first woman to get a football scholarship to a school in the NCAA. She might not be a pro athlete like some of the others here, we cannot see more of her in the near future. Do you think she has a shot at becoming the first female player in pro football?
Becca Longo