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The 25 Hottest Male Athletes Of All Time

Imagine starting your day sipping a hot cup of coffee and scrolling through pictures of the hottest male athletes. It’s no secret that these men are not just all looks;…

Gus Kenworthy

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Imagine starting your day sipping a hot cup of coffee and scrolling through pictures of the hottest male athletes.

It's no secret that these men are not just all looks; they've got game too! These athletes show strength, agility, and speed on the field, court, or track. And their game is what initially draws our attention (I think). But then we see them off the field modeling in underwear campaigns and all of a sudden we forget that they're athletes.

The Dopamine Dose

A fascinating fact about the human brain is that it releases the happy hormone, dopamine, upon viewing pleasing images. Studies have shown that aesthetic appeal stimulates the brain's reward centers. Now, combine that with the adrenaline rush we get from watching our favorite athletes in action, and you've got yourself a cocktail of pure elation.

The 'Athletic Eye-Candy' diet does not just brighten our days; it inspires, motivates, and sparks joy. So, as we continue our appreciation for these men of sport and their exceptional athletic (and aesthetic) abilities, let's raise a metaphorical toast to better mornings, dopamine hits, and the sweet guilt-free pleasure that comes from our daily dose of athletic visual vitamins!

Henrik Lundqvist

Henrik Lundqvist is a hockey player, but take the hockey pads and helmet off and underneath is a dapper and handsome man. He looks great in a suit don't you think?

I turned to the AllWomensTalk list of Sizzling Sportsmen to scope out the 25 hottest male athletes. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

The hot bodies of these 25 sportsmen will definitely raise the temperature of this cold day! Did your favorite athlete make the list or will you find a new favorite as you keep scrolling? I guess there is only one way to find out! Plus, I've added a few of my Boston favorites and general favorites at the end.

The Hottest 25 Male Athletes Of All Time:

Ryan Lochte

11 gold medals... almost one for each ab

Joel Fearon

Joel may be a 100m sprinter, but I'm sure some of you would spring even further for a date with this hottie.

Nathan Adrian

"And now for the winner of the gold medal for hottest Olympic swimmer..."

Travis Kelce

Las Vegas Raiders v Kansas City Chiefs

No description needed. Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Travis Kelce is off the market. You might have heard that he's dating Taylor Swift. But he's on the list of hottest athletes, because he is just plain HOT. Some would say that since dating T-Swift, he's the hottest athlete in the world.

Olivier Giroud

I'm sure we can call it "futbol" if he agrees to call you...

Kayne Lawton

Who doesn't love a ruby player?

Gus Kenworthy

Apres ski with Gus Kenworthy is going to be a blast...

Tyson Chandler

Hubba hubba

Louis Smith

A Great Britain gymnast... more like a Great looking gymnast.

Marshawn Lynch

Do you watch Amazon Prime's "Thursday Night Football" broadcast just to see Marshawn? Admit it... you've considered it.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Thank goodness Ronaldo looks nothing like his infamous bust...

Eric Decker

Short shorts season is almost here again🌴

Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush is widely regarded as one of the best college football players in history. He may also just be one of the best dressed too.

James Haskell

James Haskell is one of the most well known rugby players in the UK. Perhaps it's time to get to know him here..

Will Grant

Admit it, you're impressed with BMX bad boy Will Grant's knowledge of citrus and his good looks. But which one impressed you more?

Rafael Nadal

It's Nadal. Need I say more?

Mitchell Johnson

Is it time to start watching cricket?

Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras

Nacho Figueras looks like he came straight from a Polo match at Downton Abby and I'm not complaining.

Danell Leyva

Danell Leyva is an athlete and a motivation speaker. With looks like these, I'm sure he can motivate any crowd.

Matt Kemp

If you need a reason to support the Dodgers, look no further!

Adam Scott

Scoring a date with Adam Scott has to be the dating equivalent of getting a hole in one!

Randy Orton

Who doesn't love watching guys beat each other up in tight shorts?

Henrik Lundqvist

You'll be forgiven for skipping his last name and focusing on those eyes which can see into your soul.

James Magnussen

Think he can deadlift you? Only one way to find out!

Kelly Slater

11 Time World Tour Champion, American surfer, and your neighborhood hot dad.

David Beckham

Retired or not, he's hot.

Boston's Hot Athletes

Julian Edelman

Julian Edelman

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Julian, all the single women are trying to get through on that line....

Xander Bogaerts

Chicago White Sox v Boston Red Sox(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

That smile as he runs around the bases after a homerun...

Tom Brady

tom brady

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: Quarterback Tom Brady arrives for a ceremony with U.S. President Joe Biden as he welcomes the 2021 NFL Super Bowl champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the South Lawn of the White House on July 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Tommy, you never should have left...

Al Horford

Al Horford

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Those eyes though.... can pierce through anything.

Charlie Coyle

charlie coyle

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

There's something about the intensity of a hockey player....

Brandon Bye

brandon bye

(Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Soccer never looked so cute...

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