30+ Stunning Female Athletes Who Could Easily Be Models

Had these ladies not entered the world of athletics, there's no doubt that they would have easily been just as successful as models. Keep scrolling to read about these iconic powerhouses...

Hailing all the way from paradise, also known as Hawaii, Alana Blanchard is an accomplished professional surfer who has taken part in the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Tour. Aside from riding waves, Blanchard designs Rip Curl swimwear - particularly a line of wetsuits specifically made for surfing. With her naturally beachy hair and flawless facial features, it doesn't come as a shock that Blanchard does modeling work in addition to her surfing career. She also keeps busy raising her son with fiancé and Australian pro-surfer Jack Freestone.

Alica Schmidt may only be 21 years old but there's no denying that the German sprinter and hurdler has already made a name for herself, for both her talent and looks. Not only has she represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 London Olympics but she also competed at the World Championships in Athletics on three different occasions - 2005, 2007, and 2011. When she isn't on the track, Schmidt models, which isn't a shocker as she's considered one of the world's most beautiful athletes.

Alright, people - how stunning is Alex Morgan?! Now 31 years old, Morgan is an American soccer player for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League, the highest division of women's professional soccer in the United States. An unstoppable force to be reckoned with, Morgan has helped the U.S. win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups. Besides her accomplishments on the field, though, Morgan has also found success in modeling for a number of magazines including the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, Elle, and Time among various others.

Daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Laila is a former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007 before retiring undefeated. Not only does she have an undeniable presence but she's also downright beautiful. The powerhouse has also appeared in numerous magazines such as Sports Illustrated, People, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan among many more.