The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by thesportsarchives

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity is great news for equine businesses.

Horse Racing

More and more people have been inspired by the success in the equestrian events, and are looking to take up the sport for themselves. But do you really know all the options open to you? You may be surprised at the diversity:

1. Dressage

Dressage is a competitive equine sport, where horse and rider perform a specific routine. Some of the routines performed at this year’s Olympic Games were simply breathtaking. Horse and rider become one, and perform what can be best described as a dance – it is not known as ‘horse ballet’ for nothing.

When performed competitively, riders perform a number of ‘tests’. Judges then rate these from 0-10, with 0 being ‘not executed’ and 10 being ‘perfect’. If you want to get involved in dressage, you need to build a great connection with your horse. The routine needs to look like a duet. It needs to be seamless, and perfectly in time to the music. Take the routines performed at this year’s games as your inspiration.

2. Show Jumping

Show jumping is one of those sports that is pretty self-explanatory. A regular feature of horse shows all over the world, jumping events and classes cover a variety of disciplines. The basic rules of show jumping are to clear the obstacles without knocking them down, or the horse refusing to jump.

Competitors are aiming to lose the least points. If the horse refuses to jump, is unable to clear the obstacle, or does not jump well, you get a penalty. At the end of the competition, the rider with the least penalties wins. Classes are hugely popular, so this is definitely a sport worth taking up.

3. Polo

Polo isn’t an Olympics event (unless of course you consider the variety played in water) but is an equine sport you can try. Played on horseback, the aim is to drive a plastic or wooden ball into a goal using a mallet.

Not for the faint hearted, polo is played at speed and requires precision, skill, and quick thinking. The game was dropped as an Olympic sport, but is still one worth looking into if you’re looking to get involved in equestrian sports with a difference.

4. Racing

Horse racing is perhaps one of the most well-known equestrian sports. With national hunt, point to point, and flat racing to choose from; there is a level for everyone. Following in the footsteps of the likes of AP McCoy and Frankie Dettori and galloping to victory is a dream for many.

To become a jockey, you need to be light and small to avoid weighing the horse down. If you’re of a more muscular and large build, polo is perhaps more your sport. This is a fast paced and exhilarating sport to get into. Like most sports though, the younger you start, the more likely you are to work your way to the top.

5. Eventing

Eventing, sometimes called horse trials, is combined cross-country, dressage, and show jumping. This is either held over 1 or 4 days, and is judged in the same way as many other events. The riders try to score as few penalties as possible. Team GB wowed in the eventing during the 2012 Olympics, introducing the sport to a whole new generation.

If you were inspired to get involved in eventing you’d be in good company. Zara Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter was part of silver medal winning GB at the London games. This is a sport that requires you to master the three elements. But if you have the motivation, it’s a great sport to get involved in.

These are just a handful of the great equestrian sports available. The earlier you start, the better you’ll become. However they are still great pastimes and a great way to exercise. Check out your local stables, and trainers to find out more about getting involved in these activities.

If you’re looking to become the best, you need to work with the best. Jonjo O’Neill is an expert racehorse trainer, based in the UK. To find out more about his facilities and what he can do for you, visit his website.

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The Sports Archives – What Happened to Tennis Racquets of the Past?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Bjorn BorgBjorn Borg, one of the best tennis players on the planet was also the hottest personality throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. Why? He dominated the tennis world with his unbelievable topspin and calm demeanor. Borg preferred to play with the Donnay Borg Pro which made it the most popular tennis racquet of his era. It was a very elegant, black wooden Racquet with orange designs on its head. It was so popular that it made it almost difficult to find anything else comparable.

Interestingly enough, other brands kept their competitive edge. Slazenger for example, was known for their tennis balls and racquets made for serve and volley game. There were other brands like Kneissl, Ellesse, Le Coq Sportif and Tretorn that were carried around the pro tour during the 70’s and 80’s. So why aren’t these brands as trendy today?

Donnay Tennis Racquet

What is apparent is that technology redirected the evolution of tennis and this change might have been the reason why these brands could not keep up.

Wilson, Head and Prince were the brands coming up with new technology that improved power and control. Wood disappeared so fiberglass and graphite took over. Tennis players got away from hitting topspin and started coming up to the net more. Service got a lot more important for the game and tennis was more of an entertainment than anything else; it became exciting. People loved emulating John McEnroe’s serve and the aggressiveness of Jimmy Connors. It was a new era.

Ivan Lendl entered the pro tour demonstrating excellent fitness, hitting huge forehands and made an impact on many fans around the world. Adidas, the new favorite brand, became even more popular than it used to be. Nike was steadily increasing its popularity in the tennis world.

But on the other hand, the brands that were admired in the past started to decline at a rapid pace.

Boris “Boom Boom” Becker, Stefan Edberg, Michael Stitch, Pat Cash among others developed a new tennis by combining speed, power and skills never seen before. Tennis racquets evolved so much in that era, from material to flexibility and weight. The Wilson Pro Staff was therefore born and made a huge impact on the game. Most people were using it because it was the ideal tool to use for a fast pace game.

Jumping ahead to the Pete Sampras,  Andre Agassi and Jim Courier period of the 1990’s, was an all American era. Pete stayed with Sergio Tacchini for a while but eventually got sponsored by Nike. By the mid 90’s most of the old brands were fading out, at least in the US, in Europe players remained loyal to their brands but they became less and less popular over time.

Nowadays you can observe that some popular brands in tennis are Lacoste and Sergio Tacchini. They were on the verge of fading out until the companies made efforts to recapture their legacies and images. They introduced a better quality, younger and more vibrant brand. They were able to keep their loyal customers and even gain new ones.

So why doesn’t Donnay, Ellesse, kneissl, and Coq Sportif try to recapture or change their image? Is it a lack of effort or is it that they can no longer afford to be in the game?

Malik Benyebka is a tennis pro with 25 years competitive experience around the world, has a Masters in marketing, is passionate about the game and dedicates all his efforts into coaching, writing, sharing experiences, giving tips and opinions concerning tennis, products and fitness.

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The Sports Archives – How To Train For A Full Marathon

Posted on August 25, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Whether attempting to run a marathon for personal reasons, or for charity, correct preparation is essential.

Know Your Pace

An important part of preparing for a marathon involves getting to know at what pace you can comfortably run at. More experienced runners can utilize the Fartlek training method in making sessions both more interesting and in testing one’s speed and endurance. The method involves selecting distant landmarks to run to several times, but by trying to reach them quicker each time. This article details how to prepare for a marathon 6 months before race day.

First Week of Training

The early part of training for a marathon novice should involve up to 15 minutes jogging, and this should be done for the first two days of training. For an experienced runner, but one who hasn’t run a marathon recently, then the training should begin with a jog and run of 10 minutes each on the first day. There should be a gradual build up to an hour’s run on the final day of the week, and a couple of days should be reserved for Fartlek sessions. For a marathon beginner, the third day of training should be broken up into two jogging sections adding up to 15 minutes, with a 10 minute walking session in between. There should be a 20 minute jog on the final day of the week.

The Second Week

For the beginner, the second week involves increasing the amount of jogging time, but this should still be done very gradually, with a 15 minute jog on the first day, and a 20 minute jog the next. The next day should involve a jog-walk-jog session, which consists of 15 minutes jogging, 10 minutes walking, and 10 minutes jogging. Continue to mix training up, and end the second week with your first 30 minute jog. For experienced runners this week should involve similar sessions to the first week, but with slight variations.

Week Three and Four

This should be the first week that a beginner starts running in training, and the previous jog-walk-jog training should now be replaced by a jog-run-jog session, with a 5 minute run. At the end of the third and fourth week increase the final day jogging time to 40 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. Week three should include more sprint work for the experienced runner and more running work in week four.

The Second Month

A marathon novice should be looking to increase the length of their runs and jogs each week by up to 10 minutes each time. There should be several half hour runs or jog sessions a week throughout the second month for experienced runners, including a long distance run, and several half hour jog sessions a week for inexperienced runners.

The Third – Sixth Months

Whereas the inexperienced runner will need to train hard right up to the week of the race, this period should be more about fine tuning for the experienced runner, with a two-hour run at the end of each week, and a 75 minute run a week before the race. There should be two rest days before race day. The inexperienced runner will need to mix up jogging, running and walking, and should become increasingly capable of jogging half an hour to 90 minutes, and halfway through training should attempt to run a half marathon. The marathon novice should remember to make room for a rest day each week (except during less intense training weeks) – and especially a day before the race. Gradually wind down training in the days before the marathon.

Adrian writes as a guest blogger on behalf of Sealskinz – the UK’s leading stockists of running socks and gloves.

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The Sports Archives – Volley for Serve Down Under!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Volley for Serve Down Under

For over a century, the Australian Open has thrilled tennis fans from all over the world. As the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events, it is the initial showcase for newcomers and veterans alike. This year will be no different for the Aussie Open.

What to Expect

australian openOf course, the reigning champion, Novak Djokovic, will be there, as will runner-up Rafael Nadal. In addition, the newly minted Olympic champion, Andy Murray, and the revitalized, four-time champion, Roger Federer, will pursue the championship cup.

On the women’s side, the competition will be just as exciting. Defending champ, Victoria Azarenka, will have to hold off the likes of Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams. There will be dozens of other matches to determine the winners of the double and mixed-doubles competitions as well as a gala and charity tournament.

The Venue

The tournament is held every year during the last two weeks of January at Melbourne Park. This year, the dates of the tournament are January 14-27, 2013, which lays it right in the middle of the Australian summer.

The main stadium is named after Australian tennis great, Rod Laver. It holds just under 15,000 fans but there is also a large-screen, hi-def TV in the area known as Garden Green so you can still catch the action. In addition, there are a number of show courts where you can enjoy the match while lounging in the Australian sun on a blanket of green grass.

The Fans

700,000 tennis fans are expected to attend in 2013, making it the second largest-drawing tennis tournament in the world. While there will be people from almost every country at the tournament, the atmosphere is decidedly Australian. No country embraces sports, sportsmanship and the outdoors like this island nation. And the Australian Open brings them out in force to see some of the best players that the sport has to offer.

Melbourne

Two weeks may seem like a long time to watch tennis. Luckily, the city of Melbourne and the rest of the country offer a wealth of dining, entertainment and sight-opportunities. Melbourne is a city of over 4 million and is lucky to be one of the few places in the world blessed with a Mediterranean climate. Both factors combine to create a cosmopolitan city with an emphasis on the outdoors. In short, there is never a shortage of things to do, inside or out, in this fantastic city while you visit the Aussie Open.

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The Sports Archives – A Career Profile of David de Gea, Manchester United

Posted on August 23, 2012 by thesportsarchives

David De Gea´s transfer to the English Premier league with Manchester United at the start of the 2011/2012 football season put the 21-years old Spanish goalkeeper firmly in the floodlight. Playing for a side like Alex Ferguson´s Red Devils is pressure enough, but having to fill the gaps between the posts left by the retired Edwin van der Saar and put de Gea under even greater pressure at the start of his young career.

Having captained the Spain U-21 National Team the young keeper is no stranger to responsibility and when he got an opportunity to keep goal for Atletico Madrid in 2009 at the tender age of 18 he went on to prove he was a capable and reliable stopper with a safe pair of hands despite a shaky start.

A close-up image of David de Gea, in a Spain U-21 appearance.

His first La Liga appearance came against Real Zaragoza on 3rd October 2009. Although he gave away a penalty in the 19th minute he redeemed himself by brilliantly saving Marko Babic´s spot kick. Atletico won the game 2-1. By the end of the 2009/2010 season, de Gea had established himself as the number one choice between the posts and turned in two man-of-the-match performances.

The young keeper continued in the same vein in the following season and won over many admirers – including the Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson. After making some crucial saves and helping his team to victory in the UEFA Super Cup final he was snapped up by the Old Trafford outfit.

Career at Manchester United

De Gea´s United career did not get off to the best of starts. A costly mistake in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Blackburn Rovers, De Gea faced great criticism about his ability to command his box and the ball on crosses. The youngster was subsequently dropped although his manager publicly stated that he had faith in the player to come back stronger.

When he was given another chance, the young starlet did not let his manager down and gave some outstanding performances that made his critics eat their words. His performance against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is a notable for his phenomenal save to keep out Juan Mata 89th-minute effort from a free-kick with the game tied at 3-3. It was voted save of the season.

Although United miss out on the title to their city rivals in the dying minutes of the season, De Gea played his part and finished the season with the best saves-to-shots ratio in the Premier League with an impressive 77.9 per cent ratio.

De Gea has yet to make his mark on the international stage with Spain´s senior squad, but he has already he has a winning mentality and has helped the under-17 side to victory in the 2007 European Championship and a runners-up medal in the World Cup. His performances for the U-17´s together with Atletico Madrid earned him a call up in a 30-man provisional squad ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but was not included in the final cut by manager Vincente del Bosque.

Conclusion

Still in the very early stages of his career, David de Gea is already making an impression with football´s top managers and if he continues to turn in match winning performances and make vital saves on the biggest stage his international chance will come. One thing for certain is, with Manchester United David de Gea´s career will win him plenty of silverware. If you want to buy gloves like David de Gea’s gloves , visit Keepers Kit and checkout their latest offers.

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The Sports Archives – Is the Australian Pride Misplaced?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The very thought of the country winning not ten or twenty, but thirty-five medals makes any Australian’s chest inflate with pride to the size of the planet Jupiter. But put $297 million from the taxpayers’ pockets, in that same thought. Does it still sound so proud?

Agreed, that Australia’s victory in the Olympics stretches way beyond glory, pride and honour, but, $297 million is still an obscene amount. What is even important to understand, is whether the expenses are even justified, considering that it’s burnt black holes in the taxpayers’ pockets. Would the same amount be able to paint a better picture if it were used for something better, perhaps, a bigger purpose? What if you were told that even one-fourth of this total amount would have sufficed to support 44,258 individual Australians and 29,073 Australian families?

If the $297 million was to be divided into four parts of $18,595,720 each and given to four charity organization; one part to the Peter Hughes BURN foundation, would help fund the treatment of about 20 Australians suffering from 60% burns and also sponsor recovery retreats for 1800 burns victims and their families. $185, 000 to Bestchance and Habitat for Humanity each, could help thousands of individuals with social, emotional or learning disabilities and provide financial and housing assistance to victims of natural disasters, respectively.

As citizens of a country, we’re all rightfully taxpayers. Having said that, isn’t it also rightful then, that all the megalomania amounts of money generated, be spent for some ethically higher purpose, something that eases our conscience, as opposed to just chasing after fame, glory and honour?

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The Sports Archives – Klim’s Korner: Justin Verlander, Justin Upton, Josh Hamilton

Posted on August 20, 2012 by thesportsarchives

MLB Player Comparison

We have all heard the same lines “he is the next so and so” or “he reminds me a lot of so and so” but nobody is truly a second coming of someone else. Here are some modern baseball stars that may be very close comparisons to baseballs legends.

Justin Verlander and Nolan Ryan

Justin VerlanderJustin Verlander is undoubtedly the most dominant pitcher in baseball. With two no-hitters and at least a dozen shutouts including a one-hitter back in May. He is a strike out machine with a fastball that has topped out at 100 mph in the 9th inning. Not only does he throw straight gas, he has an absolutely filthy curve ball and to give the batter more pain at the plate, he as an excellent change-up and slider. Now he reminds me a lot of a strike-out artist who is the all-time leader in the category. Considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time, Nolan Ryan, also threw a triple-digit fastball and he, like Verlander had a bag of tricks to complement his legendary fastball.

Justin Upton and Willie Mays

Justin UptonJustin Upton is one of those “Five Tool Players” that you rarely see coming straight out of high school. Ever since he came into the MLB, Upton has turned into an offensive weapon. Power, contact, speed, range and a good arm, he has everything. As he got more used to the league, he became a dangerous power hitter, sending moon shots, some as long as 470 feet into the bleacher seats of Chase field. He also is a great defensive player who has a great range in the outfield along with an absolute cannon arm. He reminds me of the great “Say-Hey Kid” Willie Mays, who is a lot like Upton, had a cannon and had amazing range in the outfield. Not to mention being 4th in all-time home runs, Mays was a dangerous hitter. He had a career batting avg. of 302. So he was a complete hitter like Upton is today. Now I’m not saying Upton is going to hit 660 home runs, however Upton has the potential to follow in Mays footsteps.

Josh Hamilton and Mickey Mantle

Josh HamiltonJosh Hamilton is one of baseball’s most dangerous sluggers. He has incredible power to all fields and great ability to hit the ball anywhere in the strike zone. Also he is a solid outfielder. Even with his problems off the field and his injuries, he is a perennial All-Star. He reminds me of my favorite Yankee of all time, Mickey Mantle. A solid out fielder, but who is most known for his power, including multiple 500 foot home runs. Over his career, Mantle was one of the greatest sluggers of all time. If he would have stayed clean and had not had bad luck with injuries, who knows where he would be.

Now, many players have a few good all-star seasons, but these modern super stars: Verlander, Upton, and Hamilton are some of the few that have the talents on the field which connects them to the greatness of past legends that are enshrined in Cooperstown and all of these player are on the right track to end up there as well.

Author:  Jared Klim

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The Sports Archives – The Storied History of Denver Bronco’s Quarterbacks!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by thesportsarchives

NFL FootballThe Denver Broncos have had an interesting mix of quarterbacks over the years. What makes them so special? Check out these interesting tidbits.

Frank Tripucka

The first Denver quarterback was actually an assistant coach on the team and when injuries took their toll, he grabbed his gear and led the team. Tripucka had a colorful career starting in college at Notre Dame, a couple of years in the NFL, several years in Canada before ending up with Denver. Interestingly, he ended his career in Canada as a Roughrider and in the NFL as a Bronco.

Craig Morton

Who is the famous Denver quarterback that wore #7?  Elway?  Right.  Morton? Also right.  Morton and Elway share the #7 in the Broncos Ring of Fame. Craig Morton was an interesting quarterback and was the first to lead two different teams in two different Superbowls (Dallas Super Bowl V and Denver Super Bowl XII). He is commonly known as the guy Hall-of-Fame quarterback Roger Staubach replaced and Hall-of-Fame quarterback John Elway replaced.

John Elway

Without a doubt John Elway is the measuring stick for all future Denver Bronco quarterbacks. He is known for orchestrating “The Drive” in a playoff game versus the Cleveland Browns, but he was also on the wrong side of “The Play.” Widely considered to have cost John Elway the Heisman trophy when he played at Stanford, “The Play” was a trick play full of laterals (some controversial for legality) that cost Stanford the win.

He is also known for orchestrating his coming to the Denver Broncos by telling the Baltimore Colts (who drafted him) that he would rather play baseball than play for them.

Elway left the Broncos for a while after retiring and he is now back as the Vice President of Football operations.

Tim Tebow

The name Tebow causes all sorts of responses to Denver Bronco fans. Whether they love him or hate him, his short time for the Broncos will always be remembered. From his “Tebowing” stance and his game winning pass in overtime during a playoff game, he made his presence known.

The most amazing part of his story in Denver is that his jersey was the highest selling jersey at the time in the NFL. Normally, the top-selling jersey is attributed to an all-star, Superbowl-winning player. Tebow was a back-up quarterback at the time for a team with no real Superbowl aspirations.

Peyton Manning

The newest Bronco quarterback, Peyton Manning has created quite a buzz in Denver. Since being let go by the Indianapolis Colts, the Denver Broncos were a seemingly unlikely candidate to get Manning. Yet the future Hall-of-Famer chose Denver for their excellent defense, and his acquisition has immediately vaulted the team into potential contenders for the Superbowl.

Peyton Manning

One of the interesting tidbits of Manning coming to Denver is the connection between him and Colorado Rockies baseball player Todd Helton. Helton, a fan favorite and the face of the Colorado Rockies, is a long-time friend of Peyton Manning. Once upon a time, Helton was the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. When Helton was injured, he was replaced by Peyton Manning…and the rest, as they say, is history. Manning never gave up the starting job in Tennessee, and Helton chose to play baseball.

Author John Georgis is the founder of Colorado’s own Banjo Billy Bus Tours, which offers sightseeing tours of both Denver and Boulder.

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The Sports Archives – Getting An Autograph From A Superstar Like Jose Bautista!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Jose BautistaGetting an autograph is always an amazing experience. A signature on a baseball card, bat or other piece of memorabilia makes it special. If you are looking to get an autograph, how would you go about doing so? There are many options available to you if you really want that signature.

Stand Near The Playing Field Before Or After A Game

Getting an autograph is usually easier if you are able to get near the player. Many players will give out autographs before and after games. There may even be specific areas where select players will sign autographs outside of the stadium before a game. However, it is rare that you would get a Jose Bautista autograph at an autograph session before the game. If you can’t be at the stadium, you may be able to snag an autograph at a charity dinner or if you happen to see the player out in public.

Send Fan Mail To The Player

A direct request for an autograph may work out well depending on who the player is. Keep in mind that you need to come across as a genuine fan of the player. Players know when people are seeking out autographs just to sell them on the Internet. Make sure that you are sending something that can be autographed to ensure that you get something signed. Not all players are willing to send you something on their own. Including an envelope with your address and a stamp on it is also a nice nudge for the player to write back.

Send A Message Using Social Media

Getting a Jose Bautista autograph could be as easy as sending him a message through social media. Players love hearing messages from their fans as they go from stadium to stadium. It is usually seen as a nice gesture to offer autographs and other incentives to become a follower of a particular player. Superstar players tend to have large followings by default. Offering to send an autograph or tickets to a game to anyone who sends an athlete a tweet makes fans feel important.

Use Your Social Connections

You may know someone who knows someone who knows an athlete. Perhaps you have a family member who works at an airport that the team or player frequently uses. That connection can be enough to get an autograph from your favorite player. The key here is to be patient as the process plays out. No one likes to be hounded for things. Your friend or relative could potentially put their job in jeopardy by asking for an autograph. However, most athletes don’t mind signing things every so often.

Autographs from famous athletes are fun to collect. The trick is to be patient, respect their personal space and use tact when you request the signature. If you can do that, you should have no problem getting at least one autograph from your favorite player. The autograph will be something that you can display for the rest of your life.

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The Sports Archives – Top 4 Hottest Women in London Olympics!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The Olympics isn’t just a place where people can showcase their talent, but their looks as well. The 2012 London Olympics is filled with beautiful athletes who are also very highly talented in their respective sports. What makes these beautiful female athletes hotter than your average girl is that they are in amazing shape because of their training. Not every girl is capable of being a part of the Olympics making them even hotter than they already are.

Top Hottest Olympic Women 2012

Antonija Misura

Antonija MisuraAntonija Misura is currently dominating at the Olympics Summer games this year. This tall and beautiful 24 year old Croation professional Basketball Player is a shooting guard who has been helping her team go on top. There is without a doubt that she will be all over the internet pretty soon for her outstandingly gorgeous physique. She stands 5’11 with great skills on the court, and was named the most gorgeous female competitor for this year’s Olympics. According to certain sources, she scored over 43 points in a total of 9 games, proving to everyone that she isn’t just beautiful, but is also a great athlete as well.

Lolo Jones

Lolo Jones has been getting a lot of media attention lately, because of her religious views on how she wants to wait to give up her virginity until after marriage. However, what really made her get on to this list is the fact that she is simply gorgeous. During the last Olympics, she was predicted to win, as she was the fastest of the group as a sprinter. She was leading by at least a full second, until she lost in the last hurdle. This cost her the gold, but that experience only made her want to improve. As for this year’s Olympics, she said that she will give it her all. This tall and beautiful girl will definitely make the United States proud at the Summer games this year.

Leryn Franco

Leryn Franco SteneriIt will be Leryn Francos’ second appearance at the Olympics, and will definitely be a stand out. This javelin thrower who will be representing Paraguay will most likely not be on the top of the list when it comes to skill with the sport, but she definitely is one of the hottest. Her ability is probably not better than her model physique, but that definitely doesn’t change the fact that she is one of the hottest athletes this year.

Natasha HastingsNatasha Hastings

Natasha Hastings, who is representing the United States as a sprinter, will also catch your attention. This tall and beautiful 26 year old has been extensively training for this year’s Olympics to hopefully snag the gold medal. She won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics at the relay, and would definitely want to win another medal.

All of the beautiful and talented Olympians will definitely be the main attractions at the Olympics whether they win or lose.

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