45+ Gorgeous Female Athletes Who Could Be Models If They Didn’t Pursue Their Sport

Published on 02/12/2021
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Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie is a former professional American basketball player currently serving as a head coach in the BIG3 professional basketball league. It is no wonder that in 2015, with a long career full of numerous achievements and awards, she was inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition to her incredible sports history, Lisa has also secured a noteworthy reputation in fashion and media, with several roles on TV and numerous appearances in Vogue and Newsweek.

Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie

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Mia Hamm

Considered an icon in the world of soccer, Mia Hamm is a retired professional player who, during her career, became a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a two-time FIFA Women’s World champion. During her time as an international player, Hamm signed endorsement deals with big brands, including Gatorade, Nike, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Pepsi, and Nabisco, among many others. However, Hamm could have done extremely well as a model if she had not been a star on the field, considering her striking appearance and experience posing for magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Time, and People.

Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm

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