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The 2024 Olympics will take place in the City of Love.
So it’s only natural to take time to appreciate the athletes fans are most likely to fall for.
The Games are the height of athletic competition, which means everyone taking part is a monster in their field.
But some are gods and goddesses off it and will draw as much attention for their looks as their sporting talent.
So, as the Paris Games get under way, here are 10 hotties to keep your eyes on …
Daria Bilodid
Ukraine












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Just try taking your eyes off the winner of the 48kg bronze medal in judo at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Armand Duplantis
Sweden












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The pole vaulter is an Olympic gold medallist and world-record holder, and has those eyes and those curly locks.
Some people are just born lucky.
Wang Guanhong
Chinese Taipei












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The butterfly swimmer is aiming to break into the top eight in Paris.
But he is likely to rank a lot higher for most fans.
Noah Lyles
United States












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Athletic, charismatic and one of the headline stars.
The 100m runner is looking to break records – and hearts – in Paris.
Shino Matsuda
Japan












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With a smile as big as her talent, it’s easy to see why many have fallen in love with this surfer.
Still just 21, she is likely to be sticking around for a while yet.
Arthur Nory
Brazil












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A gymnast of Brazilian and Japanese heritage, the attraction is clear for all to see.
Unsurprisingly, he also models in his spare time and is the face of Philippines-based clothing brand BENCH.
Alica Schmidt
Germany












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You may remember the sprinter from the Tokyo Olympics, where she shot to fame and has since amassed more than five million Instagram followers.
In 2017, Australian magazine Busted Coverage labelled her “the world’s sexiest athlete”.
Hanai Shigeyuki
Japan












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He was taking part at the breakdancing world championships at the age of 15!
A bronze medallist in Tokyo, he won gold in the Asian Games, leaving viewers hopeful he will stick around for as long as possible.
Gabby Thomas
United States












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A bronze in the 200m and silver in the 4x100m at Tokyo, the Harvard University graduate is looking for glory in Paris.
But it’s not just her speed that fans will be focusing on when she takes to the track.
Ami Yuasa
Japan












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The breakdancing star will come to the attention of Olympic viewers for the first time after the sport’s introduction.
And she is likely to leave a lasting impression


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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympic Games’ 10 hottest athletes: the men and women who are as good as they look

Japanese surfer Shino Matsuda is just one of the athletes making waves for their looks as well as their skills. Photo:  Kyodo

Paris Olympics 2024: what to know and who to watch during the rowing competition

Hong Kong’s Chiu Hin-chun is back at the Olympics for the first time since 2016. Photo: Jonathan Wong

China’s gold-medal winning team in Tokyo of (from left) Chen Yunxia, Zhang Ling, Lyu Yang and Cui Xiaotong. Photo: Reuters

Antoine Dupont drives France to rugby 7s semis at Paris Olympics, New Zealand knocked out

France’s Antoine Dupont scores the final try as the hosts move past Argentina and into the Olympic rugby sevens semi-finals. Photo: EPA

Fiji’s Terio Tamani Veilawa celebrates after their come-from-behind victory over Ireland. Photo: AP

Antoine Dupont is chaired by his team in front of 69,000 fans after his late try at the Stade de France. Photo: AP

Paris Olympics 2024: what to know and who to watch during the fencing competition

China’s Sun Yiwen (left), competing against compatriot Yu Sihan at the Asian championships in Kuwait in June, is the women’s epee defending champion. Photo: AFP

Hungary’s Aron Szilagyi, who has not lost an individual bout since Beijing 2008, is aiming for a record fourth title in men’s sabre. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong’s Cheung Ka-long is the reigning men’s foil champion. Photo: Elson Li

Paris Olympics: Hongkongers urged to become 7 million-strong ‘cheerleading team’

Tourists pose for photos with the Olympic rings in Paris ahead of the opening ceremony. Photo: Kyodo

China’s Huang Yuting (left) and Sheng Lihao attend a shooting training session in Chateauroux. Photo: Xinhua

A technician jumps in the water to inspect reproductions of artworks decorating the banks of the River Seine. Photo: AP

Paris Olympics: Hong Kong’s badminton hopes lie with rare pair Tang Chun-man, Tse Ying-suet

Tse Ying-suet and Tang Chun-man at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where they reached the quarter-finals. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Paris Olympics 2024

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A rundown of the competitors many people’s eyes will be on – and not just for their athletic skills


A rundown of the competitors many people’s eyes will be on – and not just for their athletic skills that brought them to the French capital.


Noah Lyles