By Michael Terrill @MichaelTerrill on April 17, 2014
50 Hottest Female Athletes You Must Follow on Instagram
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One of the best parts of social media is that it gives athletes an opportunity to connect with their fans. More specifically, it gives female athletes a chance to show off their gorgeous bodies that they work so hard to maintain. Check out the 50 hottest female athletes you must follow on Instagram immediately.
50. Lolo Jones
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Lolo Jones is an American Olympian who is very popular on social media. Even though the track and field and bobsled star has taken her fair share of criticism from the media and general public, she has still an active fan base.
49. Sierra Quitiquit
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49. Sierra Quitiquit
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Sierra Quitiquit is a professional skier and model who enjoys surfing as well.
48. Brooke Tessmacher
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48. Brooke Tessmacher
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Being a female professional wrestler has its perks, and no one knows that better than Brooke Tessmacher does. Her involvement in several different wrestling organizations has led to a modeling career and appearances in music videos.
47. Torah Bright
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47. Torah Bright
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Snowboarder Torah Bright tears it up on the slopes. The Olympic gold medalist is Australia’s most decorated Winter Olympics athlete.
46. Eugenie Bouchard
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46. Eugenie Bouchard
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Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard had a year to remember in 2013. Her breakthrough performance netted her three stellar awards, including WTA Newcomer of the Year.
45. Gina Carano
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45. Gina Carano
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MMA fighter Gina Carano is known for dominating opponents in the ring. What she might be better known for these days is her acting career, which includes major roles in Haywire and Fast & Furious 6.
44. Kim Glass
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Indoor volleyball star Kim Glass played a big part in Team USA’s silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
43. Jackie Perez
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43. Jackie Perez
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Whether you think CrossFit is a sport is irrelevant once you feast your eyes on the gorgeous Jackie Perez. The certified personal trainer could whip you into shape in no time.
42. Lakey Peterson
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42. Lakey Peterson
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Lakey Peterson is gaining traction in the world of surfing. When she was just 15 years old, she landed the first ever aerial in NSSA women’s competition history.
41. Kristi Leskinen
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41. Kristi Leskinen
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Freestyle skier Kristi Leskinen enjoys wakeboarding in her spare time. She also has some experience modeling and appearing on television shows, including The Superstars.
40. Allyson Felix
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40. Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix is one of the most talented track and field and sprint athletes in US history. She has won six Olympic medals, including four gold medals. She has also taken gold eight times at the World Championships.
37. Kelly Kelly
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37. Kelly Kelly
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Wrestler Barbie Blank, also known as Kelly Kelly, still showcases her moves on the independent circuit. What she might be most popular for is her sexy photos on Instagram. They’re a must see.
36. Silje Norendal
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36. Silje Norendal
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Norwegian snowboarder Silje Norendal took home the award for hottest athlete at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Granted, it’s not an official award, but if it were, she would have received the honor.
35. Shawn Johnson
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35. Shawn Johnson
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Gymnast Shawn Johnson received international fame after her dominating performance in the 2008 Summer Olympics that garnered her gold medal. Johnson is also known for her Dancing with the Stars fame, along with other television appearances.
34. Sloane Stephens
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34. Sloane Stephens
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Tennis player Sloane Stephens became an even more popular name after she defeated Serena Williams in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open.
33. Eva Marie
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Wrestler Eva Marie is considered to be one of the hottest female athletes in the world. Her performance in the ring as well as her modeling career has increased her fame over the past year.
32. Kiira Korpi
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32. Kiira Korpi
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Finnish athlete Kiira Korpi is one of the most beautiful figure skaters on the planet. Her success in the sport is still at a stalemate on the international level, but she’s very popular in her home country.
31. Ana Ivanovic
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31. Ana Ivanovic
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Ana Ivanovic is a ridiculously hot tennis player who has had a very successful singles career. At one point, she was ranked No. 1 in the world, but more recently, she’s ranked No. 12.
30. Anna Rawson
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30. Anna Rawson
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Originally, Anna Rawson got her break as a professional model. She also was a fantastic golfer, which made her a double-threat. Even though her career essentially came to an end in 2010, she still manages to be seen in the fashion world.
29. Angela Rypien
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29. Angela Rypien
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Angela Rypien, daughter of Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien, is a quarterback in the Legends Football League, formerly known as the Lingerie Football League. When not playing football, Angela is posting scorching photos of her on Instagram.
28. Laura Robson
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28. Laura Robson
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British tennis player Laura Robson’s career has taken a bit of a fall due to a left-wrist injury this year. However, she does have one career International Tennis Federation title to her name. Not to mention, she won the silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
27. Roxy Louw
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Surfer turned actress/model Roxy Louw has an active life that involves the beach and working out at the gym. Her two film credits include Blue Crush 2 and The Perfect Wave.
26. Bia & Branca Feres
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26. Bia & Branca Feres
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Twin sisters Bia and Branca Feres absolutely own social media, specifically Instagram. The synchronized swim tandem is easily makes up the hottest twins in sports.
25. Christen Press
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25. Christen Press
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International soccer player Christen Press holds the all-time scoring record at Stanford University. She also was the recipient of the Damallsvenskan Golden Boot award last season, and she’s already off to a great start in 2014.
24. Therese Johaug
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24. Therese Johaug
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Olympic gold medalist Therese Johaug has to be the hottest cross-country skier in existence. Her run of gold medals in several different competitions has made her a fan favorite in Norway, while her popularity has increased internationally.
23. Julia Mancuso
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23. Julia Mancuso
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Julia Mancuso’s Instagram is loaded with photos of her skiing, which makes sense considering she has four Olympic medals to her name.
20. Tiffany Suarez
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20. Tiffany Suarez
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Virginia Cavaliers guard Tiffany Suarez is the hottest female athlete in college basketball. She didn’t have an impactful season, but she certainly has the skills to make a difference going forward for Virginia.
19. Sasha Cohen
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19. Sasha Cohen
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Figure skater Sasha Cohen rose to fame with her silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She also has appeared in film and television shows, including playing herself in Blades of Glory.
18. McKayla Maroney
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18. McKayla Maroney
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McKayla Maroney became an internet sensation overnight due to her signature expression of her clearly not impressed. Once she flashed the expression on the podium after taking the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, the internet nearly exploded with memes.
17. Gracie Gold
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17. Gracie Gold
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American figure skater Gracie Gold’s Instagram profile is worth a peek for the simple reason that it is loaded with photos of her hanging out with celebrities.
16. Maria Sharapova
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16. Maria Sharapova
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Maria Sharapova is one of the most dominant female tennis players of all time. She has four Grand Slam singles titles and been ranked No. 1 in the world on five separate instances throughout her career. As of right now, she holds a world ranking of No. 8.
15. Hannah Teter
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15. Hannah Teter
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Snowboarder Hannah Teter has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Collection, ESPN The Magazine Body Issue, and several other magazines. Teter won Olympic gold in 2006, and she became the first female snowboarder to land a 900 in competition.
14. Sage Erickson
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14. Sage Erickson
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Like most hot female surfers, the beautiful Sage Erickson has an Instagram profile that is worth keeping an eye on.
13. Stephanie Rice
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13. Stephanie Rice
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Australian Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice has one of the best Instagram accounts because she not only posts hot photos of herself, but also of other hot women. A true team player.
11. Miesha Tate
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11. Miesha Tate
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UFC fighter Miesha Tate destroys opponents inside the octagon, but she also looks good outside of the sport as well.
10. Sydney Leroux
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10. Sydney Leroux
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US soccer player Sydney Leroux’s beauty isn’t done justice until you see her hot photos on Instagram.
9. Michelle Jenneke
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9. Michelle Jenneke
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Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke became an internet sensation after her pre-race warm-up, which essentially involves her dancing, went viral in 2012. Since then, she has modeled for several magazines and was even ranked 10th on AskMen.com’s 99 Most Desirable Women of 2013.
8. Kaylyn Kyle
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Soccer player Kaylyn Kyle was a part of Team Canada’s bronze medal win at the 2012 Summer Olympics. When she’s not making great plays on the field, she’s posting sexy photos of herself on Instagram.
7. Jessica Ennis
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7. Jessica Ennis
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British track and field star Jessica Ennis took home gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She’s owned competitions for years. In fact, she has the record for the world’s best time (12.54 seconds) in the 100 meters hurdles in the heptathlon.
6. Ellen Hoog
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Dutch field hockey gold medalist (two times) Ellen Hoog is one of the most stunning female athletes in the world. What makes it even better is that she entered the world of modeling so that everyone can see her beauty.
5. Blair O’Neal
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5. Blair O’Neal
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I dare anyone to find a hotter female golfer than Blair O’Neal. The former Legends Football League quarterback turned professional golfer tears it up on the course. The Big Break contestant is also big into modeling, which you will find out quickly once you check out her Instagram profile.
4. Alex Morgan
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4. Alex Morgan
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US soccer star Alex Morgan doesn’t post on Instagram as much as we would like, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out her beautiful photos.
3. Alana Blanchard
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3. Alana Blanchard
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If there is any type of female athlete you must follow on Instagram, it has to be surfers. They’re always soaking in the rays in their bikinis, which is photos of what all hot female athletes should be posting on their social media profile. Alana Blanchard is constantly seen near the top of the lists of the hottest female athletes in the world, which isn’t surprising at all.
2. Anastasia Ashley
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2. Anastasia Ashley
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Anastasia Ashley is another surfer who is a must follow on Instagram. Ashley’s sexy body, gorgeous face and amazing surfing skills make her one of the most likeable female athletes around.
1. Leryn Franco
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1. Leryn Franco
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By far, the hottest female athlete that needs to be followed on Instagram is Leryn Franco. The model is easily the hottest javelin-throwing athlete on the planet. Her body is out of this world, which she typically likes to show off in bikini pictures.