German track and field star Alica Schmidt, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by her fans, is set to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Ms. Schmidt, known for her formidable athletic feats as well as her strong social media presence, qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay at the recent World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas.
The runner shared her excitement Sunday in an Instagram post featuring her and teammates Manuel Sanders, Johanna Martin and Emil Agyekum. “What a night. From paradise to Paris,” she wrote in the caption.
The 2024 Olympic Games are scheduled to run from July 26 to Aug. 11. Ms. Schmidt, who enjoys a massive following of 7 million across her social media platforms, announced on TikTok that “Olympic season is officially underway.”
Ms. Schmidt is coming off a lean stretch. She traveled to Tokyo for the Summer Games in 2021 but did not compete.
“Season 2021 — Not gonna lie, I’m not satisfied with my races this year. I’ve worked harder than ever before day in day out pushed my limits in every workout and made so many sacrifices. It was not an easy year with my Covid Infection and torn ligaments but nevertheless, I know what I am capable of and I‘m hungry for more,” she wrote on Instagram in August. “Now, I’m going to take a break and I’m looking forward to coming back feeling fresh and ready to train hard again.”
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