The list is just announced today. Via beijing2008:

Goalkeepers: Diego Alves, Renan

Defenders: Marcelo, Ilsinho, Rafinha, Thiago Silva, Alex Silva, Breno

Midfielders: Lucas, Anderson, Hernanes, Ronaldinho, Diego, Thiago Neves

Forwards: Jo, Robinho, Alexandre Pato, Rafael Sobis

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Any list of hot Olympians will not be complete without Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova so let’s include her in our list. No one will object, no?

Her on-court grunting distracts from her performance but, according to a friend, it adds eroticism to her play.

Anyways, be sure you check out our other hotties: Yelena Isinbayeva and Dara Torres.

Related:
What Should Maria Sharapova Do?

Photo source: ITF

You gotta feel bad for Tyson Gay. Like other Olympians, he’s been preparing for the Olympics for years but then he gets injured a month before it begins. He’s not counting himself out though so we should look forward to seeing an Asafa Powell vs. Tyson Gay rivalry in the century dash. I wonder if, given the new circumstances, Michael Johnson is sticking to his prediction that Gay will outrun Powell in this race.

Zheng Jie’s success in Wimbledon this year [she beat the world number one, Ana Ivanovic en route to a semifinal appearance] earns her a place in our list of Olympians to Watch. She will still prioritize doubles but she is now more confident in her singles game. Go, Zheng Jie!