$20 Former Female Athletes Who Are Still Smokin\' Hot$

20 Former Female Athletes Who Are Still Smokin' Hot

By Michael Terrill

20 Former Female Athletes Who Are Still Smokin' Hot

Stacy-Keibler-Twitter12 — It can be difficult for athletes to retire. The reason is because they’re still at a relatively young age, which makes them feel they can continue playing. Unfortunately, we are only blessed with our physical gifts for so long. The good news for the women on this list is that they have all continued on with great lives after retirement. Check out 20 former female athletes who are still smokin’ hot.

Ashley Force Hood

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Ashley Force Hood

Ashley Force Hood hot — Ashley Force Hood retired from racing after she had her first child with husband, Daniel Hood. After she announced her retirement in 2011, she became the President of John Force Entertainment

Mia Hamm

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Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm hot — U.S. soccer legend Mia Hamm changed the sport forever. To this day, she continues to help children fall in love with soccer and provide opportunities for girls to get into the sport. The 42-year-old retired in 2004 after the Summer Olympics in Athens.

Laila Ali

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Laila Ali

Laila Ali hot — Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, followed her father into boxing. The undefeated Super Middleweight Champion won 24 fights prior to retiring in 2007.

Amanda Beard

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Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard hot — Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard came out of retirement in 2010 to swim in the Conoco Phillips National Championships. She finished second in the 200 breast finals. It looks like her career is coming to an end after she failed to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Anna Bessonova

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Anna Bessonova

Anna Bessonova hot — Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Anna Bessonova concluded her incredible career by winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She retired shortly after that.

Gabriella Sabatini

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Gabriella Sabatini

Gabriella Sabatini hot — Former tennis player Gabriella Sabatini retired in 1996 after a stellar career. Her most notable accomplishment was taking the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

Ashley Harkleroad

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Ashley Harkleroad

Ashley Harkleroad hot — Former American tennis player Ashley Harkleroad retired from the sport in 2012. She is now a mother of two and does work for the Tennis Channel.

Heather Mitts

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Heather Mitts

Heather Mitts hot — Former U.S. soccer player Heather Mitts retired in 2013. She’s a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and she played for seven different professional teams over a span of 13 years.

Regina Halmich

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Regina Halmich

Regina Halmich hot — Regina Halmich retired from boxing in 2007 with a 54-1-1 record.

Allison Stokke

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Allison Stokke

Allison Stokke hot — Collegiate pole vaulter Allison Stokke won a state championship in high school and crushed several national records. She qualified for the World Youth Championships in 2005, but unfortunately, she broke her tibia in practice. The injury derailed her career to the point where she finally called it quits.

Tatiana Golovin

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Tatiana Golovin

Tatiana Golovin hot — French tennis pro Tatiana Golovin was diagnosed with lower back inflammation in 2008, which forced her to stop playing. However, it wasn’t until last year when she officially retired. She posted a career 165-93 singles record.

Tanith Belbin

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Tanith Belbin

Tanith Belbin 8 — Canadian-American ice dancer Tanith Belbin retired in 2010. She recently helped cover the 2014 Winter Olympics for NBC.

Jennie Finch

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Jennie Finch

Jennie Finch hot — Former U.S. softball star Jennie Finch retired in 2010. The starting pitcher helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

Branca Feres

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Bia Feres

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Bia Feres

Bia Feres hot — Bia and Branca turned to modeling and acting after they gave up swimming. There’s still a chance they could go back to the sport but it doesn’t seem likely.

Sasha Cohen

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Sasha Cohen

Sasha Cohen hot — Figure skater Sasha Cohen originally retired in 2006 after she took silver at the Winter Olympics in Turin. She then attempted to come out of retirement four years later, but unfortunately, did not clinch a spot on the Olympic figure skating team.

Gina Carano

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Gina Carano

mma gina carano — MMA fighter turned actress Gina Carano retired in 2009 to focus on acting.

Stacy Keibler

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Stacy Keibler

Stacy Keibler FB18 — Former WWE professional wrestler Stacy Keibler retired from the sport in 2006. She has since become a model and an actress.

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