Female athletes are role models for many young girls out there that have a love for sports. Furthermore, the majority of them embrace their femininity when they’re not competing. We’ve seen female athletes showing their incredible style and beauty at numerous celebrity events.
This is why we’ve compiled some of their best looks; from tennis player Maria Sharapova to boxer Laila Ali, we have them all! Let’s take a look at how stylish they can be when the event calls for it. Because being athletic does not mean saying farewell to glamour.
Maria Sharapova - Tennis Player
Maria Sharapova used to be the number 1 tennis player in the world. Since her debut at Pro Circuit in 2004, she beat players like Serena Williams. Maria won five Grand Slam tournaments in only a few years. However, a series of shoulder injuries have caused her to place much lower in the rankings.
We’ve had the opportunity to see her in numerous events looking beautiful and fashionable. Thanks to her tall and slender frame, more than one designer has offered to dress her. Maria now has her own candy line, which is called Sugarpova. She continues to compete and released her memoir in 2017.fda
Jennie Finch - Softball Player
Jennie Finch became known in the entire country after representing the United States at the Olympics. As part of the basketball team, she was one of the best during her time in the sport. Although she’s now in retirement from professional softball, she continues to make a contribution.
Jennie now hosts events for Major League Baseball all over the country. These events are aimed at young men and women interested in the sport. Jennie has also shown that she looks great in formal wear. Some of her looks at red carpet events are simply stunning. For example, this sparkly blue, oceanic dress is very flattering on her.
Paige Spiranac - Golf Player
Paige Spiranac is a very talented golf player. She started her career at university, where she helped her institution win tournaments for the first time in years. Furthermore, Paige has now become an Instagram sensation. She often uses the social network to share her achievements.
She loves to keep things stylish both on and off the golf course. Her trendy outfits earn her a lot of attention during competitions. Paige has also been seen looking amazing at red carpet events. In fact, she has modeled for numerous brands, and we understand why; she has an outstanding figure, evidenced by this orange dress.
Caroline Wozniacki - Tennis Player
Caroline Wozniacki is one of the top 20 best tennis players in the world. She has shown her talent during the past few years and has also shown her beauty. We’ve seen her ability to be versatile and switch things up, while she’s in her element, as well as when she’s wearing gorgeous dresses on the red carpet.
Wozniacki has had a busy season during the summer of 2019. She got married to a former NBA player, and she prepared for the Wuhan Open. Despite this, she lost during the first round of the tournament in September of 2019. Nevertheless, we’re sure she will get back on track in the upcoming competitions.
Anastasia Yankova - Mixed Martial Artist
Anastasia Yankova has been out of the mixed martial arts circuit for the past year. However, she created a name for herself for her rough style and ability to subdue her opponents in the flyweight category. She has been participating in the Bellator Fighting Championships.
Anastasia has shown her great sense of fashion at numerous public events. Here, we can see her looking great with a plunging dress and blonde and blue tresses, adding color to her look. It’s still unknown if she’ll go back to fighting anytime soon but we hope she does!
Candace Parker - Basketball Player
Candace Parker is one of the best basketball players in the WNBA. She has been selected as MVP twice and has led her team, the Los Angeles Sparks, to numerous victories. At 33 years old, there are rumors that she might be close to retiring.
However, Candace continues to compete, giving her all during every game. She has shown that despite her height, she can drop jaws when she enters a room, as her slender figure is accentuated when she gets all dressed up. During a game in September, she was unhappy about being benched. After all, she always wants to help her team win.
Nastia Liukin - Gymnast
Nastia Lukin has excellence running through her DNA. Her dad was an Olympic champion and her mom was a world champion in gymnastics. In the 2008 Olympics, Nastia showed that she was among the best of the best. She won almost every competition while representing the United States.
Nastia has displayed her ability to go from a focused gymnast to a fierce supermodel on numerous occasions. Be it with her signature pink leotard or with a metallic eye-catching dress on the red carpet, she always looks flawless. It was announced in 2019 that she’ll be inducted into the Olympics and Paralympics Hall of Fame.
Anna Kournikova - Tennis Player
Anna Kournikova is one of the most well-known faces in tennis, globally. Although she never reached number 1 in singles, she did so in doubles. Anna played with her partner, Martina Hingis, for a few years before retiring at an early age due to spinal injuries.
Anna is beloved for her natural beauty and flair. She always looks her best at red carpet events and dons impeccable designs. Anna is now a mother of twins with her long-time romantic partner, Enrique Iglesias. She often shares pictures of her babies on social media.
Urszula Radwanska - Tennis Player
Urszula Radwanska was among the top 30 best tennis players in the world. However, injuries caused her to fall in the ranks. Despite this, she has continued to put in the hard work, doing what she loves, hoping she'll be able to play for a few more years.
Urszula expressed her surprise when her sister, Agnieszka Radwanska, decided to retire. She has always seen her as a role model, as she was one of the best tennis players during her time. Urszula goes to a whole new level when she gets dolled up. She almost looks like a different person, with her makeup accentuating her facial features.
Miesha Tate - Mixed Martial Artist
Miesha Tate became a world-renowned mixed martial artist due to her undeniable skillset and the victories she claimed in the UFC. She started wrestling when she was only in high school. Later on, she became involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Her fight with Ronda Rousey is considered instrumental in female UFC history.
Miesha has shown her sweeter side and style as she poses at various functions. During her matches, we see her more intense persona. She’s now retired from the industry, however, Miesha is the current vice-president of ONE Championship, based in Singapore.
Laila Ali - Boxer
Another female athlete who has proved how deep her gene inheritance runs is Laila Ali. As the daughter of Muhammad Ali, she must have felt that she had to prove her worth, and she did so, no question about it. Laila became a champion in both middleweight and lightweight categories.
Thanks to her athleticism, she can pull off any dress, as she has a firm and well-defined figure. Laila continues to attend numerous events to this date, always stunning photographers with her physique. Unfortunately, she’s currently facing some legal issues. An elderly man is now suing her after she hit him with her SUV back in 2018.
Silje Norendal - Snowboarder
Silje Norendal is a talented snowboarder. In September of 2019, she had two things to celebrate; her 26th birthday and her victory during the Winter Olympic Games. Silje currently ranks as number 2 in the world. However, it is likely she will achieve first place.
From her incredibly blonde hair to her svelte figure, Silje is undoubtedly a fight to behold. She has shown her good sense of style and glamour both on and off the slopes. This has turned her into one of the most sought-after athletes for endorsements in the sport.
Camila Giorgi - Tennis Player
Camila Giorgi is an Italian tennis player. She has been playing in professional tennis competitions since 2006. During the past decade, she has been listed among the best 30 players in the world. Furthermore, Camila has beat some of the top female tennis players during her career.
She manages to always look great, be it at a game or wearing a dress for a red carpet event. Camila is participating in a tournament in Osaka during September of 2019 and has been coming out victorious in all her games, showing that she still has a lot to offer to her beloved sport.
Carmen Jorda - Racing Driver
Carmen Jorda is one of the most famous Spanish racecar drivers. She’s the second woman of her nationality to compete in these exciting races. Carmen has been part of the Lotus team and is set to make a return to the racing circuit in 2019.
Carmen’s beauty has always been impressive and she is praised for her lean figure and chic appearance. This allows her to look amazing when it’s time to put on a fancy outfit and pose for the lens. In September of 2019, Carmen announced she wouldn’t be participating in the W Series.
Mikaela Shiffrin - Skier
Mikaela Shiffrin has represented the United States at the Olympics, breaking numerous records. Surprisingly, she continues to be very humble about it. In September of 2019, she stated that she wasn’t as good of a skier as Roger Federer is as a tennis player.
Mikaela is also a bombshell, never failing to look fabulous at industry functions. Furthermore, her choice in gowns and makeup remains on point. She had a great season in 2019 and is now preparing for the upcoming year. We’re sure Mikaela will continue to amaze us as a professional in her field.
McKayla Maroney - Gymnast
McKayla Maroney became one of the best-known faces on the USA gymnastics team for a meme that quickly went viral after the 2012 Olympics. Since then, Maroney has retired from the sport. 2019 has been an especially difficult year for her, for multiple reasons.
One of them is the death of her father, which took place in January of 2019. Furthermore, she spoke up against former gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar was found guilty of abusing many of the athletes on the team. McKayla has said that speaking up has helped her to heal.
Simone Biles - Gymnast
Simone Biles is considered as one of the best –if not the best- gymnasts of all times. She has represented the United States in both the World Athletics Championships and the Olympics. She has won numerous medals in both competitions, with a stellar performance in the 2016 Olympics.
Simone is now considered a media darling, and she’s often photographed while attending red carpet events. She always looks flawless, showing her athletic figure in beautiful dresses. Simone qualified for the World Athletics Championship in September of 2019. She will be representing the United States once again.
Paula Creamer - Golf Player
Paula Creamer is one of the best female golf players out there. She has won over 10 tournaments and a single U.S. Open. At her highest ranking, she was the second-best female golf player in the entire world. Her most recent tournament took place in July of 2019.
This tournament was The Evian Championship. Although she wasn't victorious, she had a good performance. Paula has shown she prefers a more conservative dressing style than other golf players do. However, when not competing, she chooses designs such as this beautiful silk black dress, showing a touch of skin for sensuality.
Ellen Hoog - Hockey Player
Ellen Hoog has given a lot of visibility to field hockey on a global scale. Although this sport is not extremely popular, she has shown how excellent she is in three Olympic competitions. She won first place with her team in both 2008 and 2012, and they won second place in 2016.
Ellen has been off the field during the 2019 season due to her pregnancy and the birth of her child. However, she hasn’t announced any plans of retiring yet. Even while she was expecting, she showed a great sense of style, in a sophisticated dress, complemented by her free-flowing locks.
Danica Patrick - Racing Driver
Danica Patrick changed the outlook people had on women participating in racing competitions. She raced both in the Indy Circuit, as well as, in NASCAR competitions. Since she retired in 2018, Danica has been dedicating her time to new and exciting projects; one of them is a podcast.
Her podcast is called Pretty Intense, and she’s looking forward to interviewing some very famous faces. Danica always portrays a laidback style when attending red carpet events, looking fashionable in her outfit choices. She is currently dating Green Bay Packer’s star player, Aaron Rodgers.
Eugenie Bouchard - Tennis Player
Eugenie Bouchard is one of the best Canadian tennis players. Despite her efforts, she has never won a Grand Slam. However, she’s been a consistent player, landing either second place or at least earning a spot in the semi-finals for numerous tennis tournaments. This has placed her at number 5 in the world.
Eugenie looks very fashionable when she attends events that require formal wear. She styles herself with minimal cosmetics and chic accessories. Despite having lost during the first round of the U.S Open, she was seen looking spectacular. Eugenie was showing that there's a time to be in it to win it and a time to enjoy life while looking luxurious.
Lolo Jones - Bobsledder
Lolo Jones showed great promise in hurdling when she was attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. There, she won numerous medals for her institution before becoming part of the United States’ national team. Jones is also part of the bobsledding team and is considered one of the best among her peers.
Lolo has fully embraced her popularity. She often attends red carpet events looking marvelous! Her glowing skin, curly waves, and form-fitting dress make it hard to look away. Not to mention, her sparkling eyes. Lolo participated in the second season of Celebrity Big Brother, in 2019, and was one of the fan favorites.
Alex Morgan - Soccer Player
Alex Morgan is a professional soccer player. She won the female World Cup with her team, which has required her to make appearances at numerous events since the beginning of her career. Leaving her uniform at home, she has shown her ability to be elegant and regal whilst still looking down to earth.
Morgan announced in September of 2019 that she will be taking a break. A knee injury she suffered at the World Cup is forcing her to withdraw from this NWSL season. Morgan explained that she’s undergoing physical therapy and that she hopes for a swift recovery to get back in the game.
Heather Watson - Tennis Player
Heather Watson is currently one of the best British tennis players. She has enjoyed the feeling of being number one in the country and now ranks number 2. Heather has shown her versatility by winning tournaments in both singles and doubles competitions. However, she lost to Rebecca Watson in the Wuhan tournament in September of 2019.
On the other hand, Heather has been very outspoken about the abuse she has received online. Thankfully, she has managed to ignore the negativity and carries on with grace and talent. Furthermore, she continues to exude confidence even on the red carpet, displaying her fit figure and spotless skin.
Sally Fitzgibbons - Surfer
Sally Fitzgibbons is the number 1 surfer in the entire world. She attained this accolade in 2019, after giving her best in the Rio competition. She’s now preparing for the Summer Olympics, which will take place in 2020. Born in Australia, Sally started competing alongside the best when she was only 14.
Now that she’s an adult, she’s never afraid of making heads turn at numerous events. Sally usually goes for a laid-back hairdo and flattering dresses that show her figure, while still looking comfortable. One of the things that make her stand out is her great smile and attitude.
Alana Blanchard - Surfer
Alana Blanchard is one of the most well-known faces in the surfing world. Her beauty has allowed her to transcend the sport and become part of the modeling industry. Furthermore, she designs the models for the bathing suit brand Rip Curl, for which she has posed as well.
Alana’s modeling career has allowed her to develop a great sense of style. She always knows what to wear, and how to look perfect at any event. She’s been dating fellow surfer Jack Freestone; they announced their engagement in June of 2019. Also, they have a son together named Banks.
Chelsea Pezzola - Golf Player
Chelsea Pezzola became a successful golfer in the state of Michigan. She started practicing the sport when she was only five years old! Pezzola dedicated her time to practicing after realizing she was really good at it. This has allowed her to compete in an array of tournaments.
Pezzola’s second passion is modeling. Her job as a model has allowed her to show us her edgy side. Furthermore, she now has thousands of followers on Instagram. Thanks to this, we are able to see when she gets all dolled up for an outing. The photographers go wild when Pezzola appears at any event because she never ceases to look phenomenal.
Gina Carano - Mixed Martial Artist
Gina Carano is considered as one of the female pioneers of MMA. Her fight against Cris Cyborg was the first time a highly publicized MMA event had women as the main athletes. Since retiring, Gina dedicates herself to acting, giving her best in front of the camera.
She is now part of the streaming show The Mandalorian, based in the Star Wars universe. The show will be released on the upcoming streaming platform Disney+. Gina has shown that she can do it all, effortlessly flaunting her glamorous side at celebrity events.
The Bella Twins - Wrestlers
Brie and Nikki Bella took the wrestling world by storm with both their impressive skills and their enthralling features. This has earned them numerous contracts in modeling and countless red carpet appearances. The former wrestlers even landed their own reality TV show on E! titled Total Divas.
Despite being retired, these sisters are not sitting still. They have launched their line of products called Nicole+Brizee. One of the main things they have kept in mind is affordability. We would definitely take beauty tips from them any day as judging from their classy style picks, anywhere they go, we believe they know what they're talking about.
Becky Lynch - Wrestler
Becky Lynch is one of the most successful female wrestlers. She overcame a tragic head injury she suffered in 2006 and made a highly anticipated comeback in 2012. Subsequently, she began to compete in WWE. Becky is one of the wrestlers who proudly represent the Raw brand.
She’s the current champion of Raw and has won four important championships within the WWE. Becky has even defeated legendary wrestlers such as Ronda Rousey. Her red locks and curvy figure make her stand out in any dress she chooses to wear for formal events. She looks breathtaking in the silver fitted off-the-shoulder dress pictured above.
Tori Bowie - Sprinter
Tori Bowie became a legendary athlete during her time at The University of Southern Mississippi. Her talent led her to break records at the institution, which she holds to this day. From there, she went on to participate in the Olympics, where she secured a place at the podium.
As of September 2019, Tori is preparing for the World Athletics Championships. Many consider her one of the favorites in the lineup. When Tori leaves her running shoes at home, she relished the opportunity to show her more feminine side. We’ve seen her in items like this gorgeous golden gown, looking fabulous!
Ronda Rousey - Wrestler
Many consider Ronda Rousey as one of the best female athletes in her field. She won bronze at the Olympics in the judo competition and then dedicated herself to MMA. Ronda became known internationally for her talent and discipline. She is a UFC champion and defended her title numerous times.
Afterward, she switched over to WWE. Although she’s currently on a hiatus, rumor has it that she might be returning to the competition soon. Ronda has also sold many books of her autobiography My Fight/Your Fight. She always flaunts her style at public events and is not afraid to show off her toned figure on the red carpet.
Gabby Douglas - Gymnast
Gabby Douglas is one of the most successful gymnasts of her generation. In the 2012 Olympics, she won all-around gold. She became the first person of African descent to achieve this at the Olympics. Gabby always shows her best style during competitions and public events, as she often rocks colorful or embellished clothing.
Gabby's life inspired the shooting of a Lifetime movie titled The Gabby Douglas Story. Furthermore, she released a reality TV show titled Douglas Family Gold. Gabby wants to be an inspiration for young people out there, and she’s well on her way.