{"id":2635,"date":"2026-07-16T14:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/?p=2635"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:30:04","slug":"the-most-beautiful-female-athletes-in-the-world-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/the-most-beautiful-female-athletes-in-the-world-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Beautiful Female Athletes In The World Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget the runways of Milan. The real catwalks in 2026 are on ice, sand, grass, and snow. A new generation of female athletes has arrived, and they’re tearing down the outdated rule that you have to choose between being a world-class competitor and a head-turning beauty. From speed skating queens to real-life Barbies, here are the most stunning female athletes on the planet \u2014 all under 25, all absolutely unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jutta Leerdam (Netherlands) \u2013 27 \u2013 The Speed Skating Supermodel<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam stole the show at the 2026 Winter Olympics, shattering the Olympic record in the 1000m and taking home gold. With her long blonde hair, model-perfect figure, and that signature “Ice Queen” aesthetic, she’s been called the “strongest, sexiest” Olympian of the Games. Her high-profile romance with Jake Paul and her eye-catching social media presence turned her into the breakout star of the Winter Olympics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Eileen Gu (China) \u2013 22 \u2013 The Freestyle Fashion Icon<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Eileen Gu is the most paid female winter athlete in history and it’s easy to see why. The 22-year-old freestyle skiing superstar has won six Olympic medals across two consecutive Winter Games, all while walking international catwalks and modelling for luxury Italian brands. Oh, and she’s also a Stanford student studying quantum physics. She’s the definition of beauty, brains, and athletic dominance rolled into one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Julita Piasecka (Poland) \u2013 23 \u2013 The Real-Life Barbie<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Polish volleyball player Julita Piasecka has been described as “so beautiful she looks like a Barbie doll”. At 189cm tall, with a face that fans call “cinematic” and a nickname that translates to “cloud-haired princess”, she’s become an internet sensation \u2014 one video of her went viral with over 10 million views. She once considered becoming a professional model in Paris, but chose volleyball instead. A true goddess of the court.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alisha Lehmann (Switzerland) \u2013 27 \u2013 The Most Followed Footballer<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Alisha Lehmann is the most followed female footballer on the planet, with over 17 million Instagram followers. The Swiss forward combines blistering pace on the pitch with model-perfect looks that have made her a global icon. She’s played for Juventus, Aston Villa, and Everton, proving she’s as talented as she is beautiful. One look at her social media and you’ll understand why she’s been called a “beauty icon”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice Sondergaard (Sweden) \u2013 22 \u2013 The New “World’s Sexiest Footballer”<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Swedish forward Alice Sondergaard has been dubbed the new “world’s sexiest footballer” by fans following her move to Serie A side Genoa. At just 22, she earned her first senior call-up to the Swedish national team at 15. Her unveiling photos went viral instantly, with fans declaring she had dethroned Alisha Lehmann. She’s the fresh face of football beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alysa Liu (USA) \u2013 20 \u2013 The Figure Skating Golden Girl<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Alysa Liu won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in figure skating, becoming the youngest national champion ever at just 13. At 20, she’s been nominated for the world’s most beautiful faces list, with her “radiant beauty” and charismatic performances captivating audiences worldwide. Her comeback from retirement ended with Olympic glory, and her follower count nearly tripled during the Games. She’s proof that beauty and talent go hand in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forget the runways of Milan. The real catwalks in 2026 are on ice, sand, grass, and snow. A new generation of female athletes has arrived, and they’re tearing down the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exclusives","category-photo-vault","category-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2635"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2643,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635\/revisions\/2643"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}