Hottest Olympic athletes

It can get pretty tough to concentrate on national team colors and medal counts when some of the athletes in London are this hot. -- By Carla Thorpe, Tiara Chiaramonte and Lauren Jones, Yahoo! Sports

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 22: Kaylyn Kyle of Canada during the FIFA portrait session on June 22, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Canada Portraits - 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 22: Kaylyn Kyle of Canada during the FIFA portrait session on June 22, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 21: Louise Hazel of Great Britain and Northern Ireland poses for a portrait during the Aviva GB&NI Team Preparation Camp on August 21, 2011 in Ulsan, South Korea. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
Aviva UK Athletics Preperation Camp - Day Four
ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 21: Louise Hazel of Great Britain and Northern Ireland poses for a portrait during the Aviva GB&NI Team Preparation Camp on August 21, 2011 in Ulsan, South Korea. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Tyson Chandler #4 of the US Men's Senior National Team looks on against Brazil during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. The US Senior Men's National Team won 80-69. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Brazil v United States - Men's Exhibition
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Tyson Chandler #4 of the US Men's Senior National Team looks on against Brazil during a pre-Olympic exhibition basketball game at the Verizon Center on July 16, 2012 in Washington, DC. The US Senior Men's National Team won 80-69. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 29: Ivet Lalova of Bulgaria prepares to compete in the women's 100 metres semi finals during day three of the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium on August 29, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
13th IAAF World Athletics Championships Daegu 2011 - Day Three
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 29: Ivet Lalova of Bulgaria prepares to compete in the women's 100 metres semi finals during day three of the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium on August 29, 2011 in Daegu, South Korea. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 24: Serge Ibaka #14 of the Spain Men's Senior National Team in action during a Pre-Olympic Men's Exhibition Game between USA and Spain at Palau Sant Jordi on July 24, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
USA v Spain - Men's Exhibition Game
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 24: Serge Ibaka #14 of the Spain Men's Senior National Team in action during a Pre-Olympic Men's Exhibition Game between USA and Spain at Palau Sant Jordi on July 24, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
SANDY, UT - JUNE 30: Goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the USA takes a drink during a game against Canada during the second half of the women's Olympic send-off soccer match June 30, 2012 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The USA beat Canada 2-1. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
Canada v Unted States
SANDY, UT - JUNE 30: Goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the USA takes a drink during a game against Canada during the second half of the women's Olympic send-off soccer match June 30, 2012 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. The USA beat Canada 2-1. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Tom Daley of Great Britain looks on from the pool deck during the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform Diving on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Olympics Day 3 - Diving
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Tom Daley of Great Britain looks on from the pool deck during the Men's Synchronised 10m Platform Diving on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 11: WNBA player Candace Parker arrives at the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The 2012 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 11: WNBA player Candace Parker arrives at the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Gold medalist Nathan Adrian of the United States celebrates with his medal on the podium during the medal cermony for the Men's 100m Freestyle on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Olympics Day 5 - Swimming
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Gold medalist Nathan Adrian of the United States celebrates with his medal on the podium during the medal cermony for the Men's 100m Freestyle on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the Quarterfinals of Women's Singles Tennis on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Olympics Day 6 - Tennis
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the Quarterfinals of Women's Singles Tennis on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
United States' Sanya Richards-Ross crosses the finish line in a women's 400-meter semifinal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
Sanya
United States' Sanya Richards-Ross crosses the finish line in a women's 400-meter semifinal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
In this Nov. 14, 2011 photo, Olympic medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte models a Ralph Lauren Olympic uniform during a photo session at the University of California-Irvine. Decathlete Bryan Clay spends his days in spandex, while Ryan Lochte pulls on a swimsuit like he's been doing since he was 8 years old. They'll be looking a lot spiffier, along with the rest of the U.S. Olympic team, at next year's London Games. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Ryan Lochte
In this Nov. 14, 2011 photo, Olympic medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte models a Ralph Lauren Olympic uniform during a photo session at the University of California-Irvine. Decathlete Bryan Clay spends his days in spandex, while Ryan Lochte pulls on a swimsuit like he's been doing since he was 8 years old. They'll be looking a lot spiffier, along with the rest of the U.S. Olympic team, at next year's London Games. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
The Netherlands players line up prior to the Women's Pool WA Match W02 between the Netherlands and Belgium at the Hockey Centre on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Netherlands field hockey team
The Netherlands players line up prior to the Women's Pool WA Match W02 between the Netherlands and Belgium at the Hockey Centre on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Swimmer Stephanie Rice attends the Jayson Brunsdon Gala Opening night show at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival 2009 at Martin Place on August 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stephanie Rice
Stephanie Rice
Swimmer Stephanie Rice attends the Jayson Brunsdon Gala Opening night show at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival 2009 at Martin Place on August 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stephanie Rice
TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 16: Danell Leyva of the USA stands on the podium after winning the gold medal in the Men's Parallel bars final during the day ten of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Tokyo 2011 at Tokyo metropolitan Gymnasium on October 16, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Tokyo 2011 - Day 10
TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 16: Danell Leyva of the USA stands on the podium after winning the gold medal in the Men's Parallel bars final during the day ten of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Tokyo 2011 at Tokyo metropolitan Gymnasium on October 16, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
Brazil player celebrate winning a point in the Women's Volleyball Preliminary match between the United States and Brazil on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Brazil women's volleyball team
Brazil player celebrate winning a point in the Women's Volleyball Preliminary match between the United States and Brazil on Day 3 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court on July 30, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius appears during the 2012 Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards from Emperors Palace on February 23, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius appears during the 2012 Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards from Emperors Palace on February 23, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Alex Morgan attends the 32nd Annual Salute To Women In Sports Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Alex Morgan
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: Alex Morgan attends the 32nd Annual Salute To Women In Sports Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 09: Lolo Jones attends the Red Bulletin Magazine Launch at District 36 on June 9, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
Lolo Jones
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 09: Lolo Jones attends the Red Bulletin Magazine Launch at District 36 on June 9, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
In this handout image from adidas, Team GB gymnast Louis Smith pictured in adidas Team GB London 2012 Olympic kit in London, England. (Photo by adidas via Getty Images)
Louis Smith
In this handout image from adidas, Team GB gymnast Louis Smith pictured in adidas Team GB London 2012 Olympic kit in London, England. (Photo by adidas via Getty Images)
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Paraguay's Leryn Franco looks at her coach during the Javelin Throw competition, at the 2011 Pan-American Games, held at the track of "Estadio Telmex" on October 27, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Franco was thirteenth with a 48.70m performance. (Photo by Eduardo G Biscayart/LatinContent/Getty Images)
Leryn Franco
GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Paraguay's Leryn Franco looks at her coach during the Javelin Throw competition, at the 2011 Pan-American Games, held at the track of "Estadio Telmex" on October 27, 2011 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Franco was thirteenth with a 48.70m performance. (Photo by Eduardo G Biscayart/LatinContent/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 15: Wrestler, Jordan Burroughs, poses for a portrait during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit on May 15, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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DALLAS, TX - MAY 15: Wrestler, Jordan Burroughs, poses for a portrait during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit on May 15, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ISTANBUL TURKEY - NOVEMBER 1: Maria Sharapova attends the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady Steel and Ceramic Pavee watch launch on November 1, 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images for Tag Heuer)
Maria Sharapova
ISTANBUL TURKEY - NOVEMBER 1: Maria Sharapova attends the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Lady Steel and Ceramic Pavee watch launch on November 1, 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images for Tag Heuer)
Michael Phelps of United States smiles during an open swimming training session during the XII FINA World Championships in the the Susie O'Neill Pool at the Rod Laver Arena on March 23, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps of United States smiles during an open swimming training session during the XII FINA World Championships in the the Susie O'Neill Pool at the Rod Laver Arena on March 23, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Phelps
Swimmer Keri-Anne Payne of Great Britain poses for pictures to promote the launch of the British Gas Great Swim Series. Keri-Anne Payne will swim in two events of the five event open water series as part of her preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Original Image by Clive Rose/Getty Images for British Gas)
Keri-Anne Payne Photoshoot
Swimmer Keri-Anne Payne of Great Britain poses for pictures to promote the launch of the British Gas Great Swim Series. Keri-Anne Payne will swim in two events of the five event open water series as part of her preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Original Image by Clive Rose/Getty Images for British Gas)
Clemente Russo of the Thunder Milano Boxing Team poses in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele on October 18, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Clemente Russo
Clemente Russo of the Thunder Milano Boxing Team poses in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele on October 18, 2010 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
In this handout image from adidas, Team GB athlete Jessica Ennis pictured in adidas Team GB London 2012 Olympic kit in London, England. (Photo by adidas via Getty Images)
Jessica Ennis
In this handout image from adidas, Team GB athlete Jessica Ennis pictured in adidas Team GB London 2012 Olympic kit in London, England. (Photo by adidas via Getty Images)
James Magnussen of Australia poses during an Australian swimming portrait session on Manly Beach on March 25, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
James Magnussen
James Magnussen of Australia poses during an Australian swimming portrait session on Manly Beach on March 25, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Tennis player Daniela Hantuchova arrives at the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Daniela Hantuchova
Tennis player Daniela Hantuchova arrives at the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant #10 of the USA Men's National Team poses for a portrait during training camp on July 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant #10 of the USA Men's National Team poses for a portrait during training camp on July 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Allyson Felix celebrates after winning the Women's 200 Meter Dash Final on day nine of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at the Hayward Field on June 30, 2012 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix celebrates after winning the Women's 200 Meter Dash Final on day nine of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at the Hayward Field on June 30, 2012 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 11: Alexandre Despatie of Canada celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 3m Springboard Final at Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Aquatics Complex during day eight of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 11, 2010 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
19th Commonwealth Games - Day 8: Diving
DELHI, INDIA - OCTOBER 11: Alexandre Despatie of Canada celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 3m Springboard Final at Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Aquatics Complex during day eight of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 11, 2010 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Victoria Pendleton The Samsung Hope Relay Launch at Potter's Field London, England - 14.05.12 Mandatory Credit: WENN.com
Victoria Pendleton The Samsung Hope Relay Launch at Potter's Field London, England - 14.05.12 Mandatory Credit: WENN.com
Victoria Pendleton The Samsung Hope Relay Launch at Potter's Field London, England - 14.05.12 Mandatory Credit: WENN.com
DALLAS, TX - MAY 14: Diver, David Boudia, poses for a portrait during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit on May 14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
2012 Team USA Media Summit
DALLAS, TX - MAY 14: Diver, David Boudia, poses for a portrait during the 2012 Team USA Media Summit on May 14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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