Not wishing to downplay any of their athletic brilliance, but have you taken a look at America’s female Olympic contenders for the games this summer? These gals are not just extraordinarily talented in their respective sports, but model-stunning as all get out. Save for the occasional press conference, most of our exposure to them takes place when they’re in full-on athletic mode: wearing a swim cap while diving into a pool…bouncing on a balance beam with the requisite ponytail….squinting under a visor on the volleyball court.

