Javelin thrower Leryn Franco of Paraguay is considered as the hottest woman athlete at the Beijing Olympics for her sizzling looks. The 26-year-old model turned athlete was a runner-up in the in the Miss Paraguay contest and Miss Bikini Universe pageant. Leryn Franco also has a top less calender shot in 2007.

In 1998, Leryn set the Paraguayan national records for the javelin and triple jump in the under-17 age group. In 2001, she won the South American Junior Championship in the javelin event.

“Modeling is a way for me to continue with my sport, the hours are flexible, and you can earn good money through photographic modeling and the catwalk,” Leryn says.