The London 2012 Olympics means the sporting venues of the capital are packed with some of the fittest women in the world, in both senses of the word.
To get into the Olympic Spirit, here are a few of the female competitors that really stand out:
Leryn Franco - Model and Miss Paraguay runner-up. This stunning javelin thrower became an internet sensation at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and caused a stir when she graced the pages of the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Now 29, the brunette beauty won the South American Junior Championship in 2001 but missed out on a medal at Beijing. She is becoming as well known for her beauty as she is for her sport.
Now 29, the brunette beauty won the South American Junior Championship in 2001 but missed out on a medal at Beijing. She is becoming as well known for her beauty as she is for her sport.
Stephanie Rice - Onlookers might need to cool off in the pool after watching Australian swimming sensation Stephanie showcase her skills.
The 24-year-old won three golds at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and broke three world records in the process. And the Brisbane-born beauty looks incredible in swimwear, and she knows it - the stunner recently posted a pic on Twitter of herself wearing a raunchy two piece.
The 24-year-old won three golds at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and broke three world records in the process. And the Brisbane-born beauty looks incredible in swimwear, and she knows it - the stunner recently posted a pic on Twitter of herself wearing a raunchy two piece.
Jessica Pendleton - At the last Olympics, sexy sprint cyclist Victoria took gold for Britain in the Women's Individual Sprint event.
She also caused controversy by falling in love with team coach Scott Gardner, who is now her fiancé. Jessical later admitted she lost the friendship and respect of the rest of the cycling team over the romance, and Scott was temporarily dismissed from the team.
Now 31, the biking beauty is one of Team GB's biggest hopes for glory.
She also caused controversy by falling in love with team coach Scott Gardner, who is now her fiancé. Jessical later admitted she lost the friendship and respect of the rest of the cycling team over the romance, and Scott was temporarily dismissed from the team.
Now 31, the biking beauty is one of Team GB's biggest hopes for glory.
Caroline Wozniacki - The Danish tennis player is a former No1 on the WTA tour and a real head turner with her enviable figure and blonde hair.
A sporting all-rounder, she relaxes by playing handball and soccer as well as going swimming.
The 22-year-old is also a keen Liverpool football supporter and is currently dating golfer Rory McIlroy. And she has recently announced her own range of underwear.
A sporting all-rounder, she relaxes by playing handball and soccer as well as going swimming.
The 22-year-old is also a keen Liverpool football supporter and is currently dating golfer Rory McIlroy. And she has recently announced her own range of underwear.
Melanie Adams - The Australian pole vaulter will have pulses soaring as she launches herself over the bar at the 2012 Games.
Mel has been competing since the age of 11, but the pretty athlete lost out on a chance to compete in Beijing due to a foot injury.
However, she's back in top form now and going for gold in London.
Mel has been competing since the age of 11, but the pretty athlete lost out on a chance to compete in Beijing due to a foot injury.
However, she's back in top form now and going for gold in London.
