2016 is the year of of the Rio Summer Olympics to be held in Brazil. It is all about competition and medals. But it also involves athletes with beautiful bodies. Which is why we prepared this short list of hot female athletes to prepare you for what to expect in the world’s greatest sporting event in the sizzling Brazilian summer. So keep an ‘eye out’ for these:

1. Jaquiline Carvalho, 31 (Vrazil)

This super hot Brazilian Volleyball player was part of the legendary Brazilian national team that won two golds in a row in the 2008 and 2013 Olympic Gmes. So she is aiming at a 3-peat on home soil. We’ll be routing for her.

2. Ana Ivanovic, 27 (Serbia)

The beautiful Serbian in ranked among the top 10 tennis players in the world. She is also known for her beautiful green eyes.

3. Natasha Hastings, 28 (USA)

Natasha is an American sprinter who won her first gold medal at 22. She has high hopes of excelling in the games.

4. Antonija Sandric, 27 (Croatia)

The blonde basketball player who plays point guard for her national team. NBA player Nate Robinson once tweeted about Sandric saying ‘she might be the most beautiful woman basketball player ever to lace up some sneakers’. Now we know she definitely has one big fan…

5. Ellan Hoog, 29 (Netherlands)

The very successful Field Hockey player has been instrumental in helping her national team win two Olympic golds in Beijing 2008 and London 2012. She plays in the midfield and want to add to her gold trophies.

6. Michelle Jenneke, 22 (Australia)

This beauty comes from the land ‘down under’, Australia, and is best known for her pre-race dance. Unsurprisingly, she is also a model. Rio 2016 will be her opportunity to shine in the women’s category, as she had been competing in the youth level so far.