Olympic athletes draw crowds for their amazing achievements, but some have all eyes on them because of their movie star looks and ripped bodies. These sexy athletes have graced the covers of magazines and earned the status of "Olympic hearththrobs." From sexy swimmer Ryan Lochte to javelin-throwing model Leryn Franco, here are some of the Hottest Olympic Athletes that make fans' hearts flutter.
Michael Phelps shared his personal struggle with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts at a mental health conference. The Olympic swimmer said his first major depression was in 2004, which was around the time he was charged with his first DUI.
Caitlyn Jenner and model Sophia Hutchins went public with their relationship by posting an intimate Instagram photo prior to their joint appearance at the ESPYs. The two had previously been spotted at events together but downplayed the dating rumors.
In a CNN interview, beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh-Jennings says she was warned she might lose her sponsorships when she discovered she was six weeks pregnant with her first child at the London Olympics. “Certain brands stepped up when others leave. That’s just the cycle of life,” she said.
American professional tennis player Serena Williams has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and several Olympic gold medals.
Tennis champion Maria Sharapova became the first Russian woman to win Wimbledon and is an Olympic champion.
Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal has won 17 Grand Slam titles, including a record 11 French Open singles titles, and is one of only two men to win all four majors and Olympic gold.
