World’s Sexiest Athlete’ Alica Schmidt Sets Internet On Fire In Bikini

Pictures of Alica Schmidt relaxing in the ocean while on vacation in Thailand had heartbeats racing.

The woman dubbed the "world's sexiest athlete" is taking a break, after an exhausting performance in the recent European Athletic Championships.

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Middle-distance runner Schmidt made headlines for her looks on the track in 2018 and has since been dubbed the "world's sexiest athlete."

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With more than 3 million Instagram followers, Alica Schmidt keeps them updated with eye-catching photos.

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The 23-year-old has taken over social media by posing for photos in her beachwear.

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She has had a rollercoaster year so far, breaking a few personal records while also suffering some painful defeats, including at the European Championships last month.

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She came in dead last in the 400-meter semifinal, and many people blame her bad performance to changing her clothing between races.

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At the Olympiastadion in Munich, Schmidt and her teammates recorded the fastest time overall to finish fifth in the 4x400m final.

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Schmidt was a part of the team that qualified Germany to the women's 4x400m relay final.

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