6. Sydney McLaughlin

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the latest sizzling revelation in 400m hurdles, sweeping records all across the slate. With fluency in leg speed and über-graceful running, this American track star is a force. McLaughlin-Levrone’s beauty is just as impactful as her talent, courtesy of her radiant smile and gift for speech on the track. Her triumph at Tokyo 2021, in which she won gold by breaking the world record, has only served to further enhance her charisma. In Paris, she’s set to shine again—for her achievements on the track and for her stunning looks.