This list shows the most beautiful female athletes in the world. They carry disciplines as diverse as athletics, motor racing and golf.

#1 - Maria Verchenova

Russia Russia

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This brunette bombshell golfer was born on 03/27/86 in Moscow, Russia, and has since taken the world by storm not only with her good looks but her ability to grip a golf club.

In 2004 she won the Russian Amateur Championship and did the same again in 2006. In 2007 she qualified for the Ladies European Tour (LET), and has since cashed in all but one "regular" tour event she's played so far. Verchenova has also recently qualified to play in the upcoming Women's British Open.

Maria Verchenova is already being tagged as the next Maria Sharapova of tennis. The only difference right now is that along with good looks, Sharapova is an established winner on the Tennis Tour. But hopefully Verchenova can follow suit and have a long and successful career.

When not on the course, she loves to eat sushi and likes to watch the Ellen Degeneres show.

#2 - Leryn Franco

Paraguay

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Leryn Franco (1982) is a Paraguayan athlete, specializing in the javelin and a Paraguayan model. He has participated in the Olympic Games of Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

#3 - Allison Stokke

USA USA

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Allison Stokke is one of the top high school pole vaulters in America. The California state champion has broken five national records. Prior to joining the track team in high school, she was a gymnast for ten years.
Currently Allison is a phenomenon on the internet and it is completely unwanted by her. It seems the boys of the internet think a picture of her pole vaulting is sexy and her image has spread like wildfire across the internet.

#4 - Malia Jones

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Malia Jones (1977) is a model and a surfer from California, USA.

#5 - Anna Kournikova

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Anna Kournikova (1981) is a Russian professional tennis player. She has reach Numer 8 position in the world in 2000, she never won a WTA Title in singles.

#6 - Gabrielle Reece

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Gabrielle Reece (1970) is an American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model and actress.

#7 - Liv Boeree

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Liv Boeree (1984) is a professional poker player who specialises in No Limit Hold'em. She is also TV presenter, guitar player and model from England.

#8 - Danica Patrick

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Danica Patrick (1982) is an American auto racing driver, currently competing in the IndyCar Series and the Nascar, as well as a model and advertising spokeswoman.

#9 - Jenn Brown

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Jenn Brown (1981) is an American television personality who is a sportscaster, TV host, producer, and a model. Brown captained and played 5 sports in one year (diving, volleyball, basketball, softball and track). She was also chosen as one of the top 10 athletes in Central Florida in 1999.