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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt opens up about that tag, her Paris Olympics dream and studying for a degree

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      ALICA SCHMIDT is used to leaving fans speechless on Instagram with her stunning looks and daring bikini shoots.But the German runner wants to be recognised as a successful athlete first.
      Runner Alica Schmidt has been called the world’s sexiest athleteCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      But, German sports star Schmidt wants to be recognised for her speed on the trackCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old beauty has turned heads on and off the track, becoming a showbiz figure in her homeland and earning the title of ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ from the tabloids.
      However, that means nothing to Schmidt who reached the 400m semi-finals of the European Championships in Munich back in August.
      She dreams of Olympic glory at Paris 2024, and is even making time to finish her studies.
      While, she also understands her brand and is thankful for the opportunity to attend fancy fashion shows around Europe.
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      Speaking to SunSport, Alica revealed: “I think all that matters is my performance and what I bring to the table that counts.
      “I’m focusing on what I want to achieve as an athlete and I try not to let people’s perception of me dictate my behaviour or opportunities.
      “I’m lucky I have such an amazing support system around me and can listen to them and their advice, and at the end of the day I’ll always try to only do the things that make me happy and fulfilled.”
      Fanfare in Munich
      Schmidt returned to the form at Munich 2022, following an injury lay off that derailed her Olympic bid last year.
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      Although she travelled to the Games in Tokyo, she didn’t compete.
      “This was an experience and an opportunity every single athlete always dreams of,” she said.
      “It’s something that has been on my bucket list and the time spent in Tokyo gave me a lot, taught me a lot and simply pushed me forward. It’s something no one can ever take off me which is a really nice feeling.”
      At Munich 2022, Schmidt qualified for the semi-finals of the 400m. It was an emotional moment, especially given it happened in front of her own family. She could be forgiven for breaking down in tears.
      “The European championships in Munich had been something truly special. Not only because I was able to qualify for individuals, but even more special because the competition took place close to where I grew up,” she revealed.
      “This constellation was extremely emotional and the pinnacle was that my parents where in the stadium too.
      “I appreciated the support of everyone so much, that I can’t even find words to describe how I felt during this time. I was completely overwhelmed, but in a positive way.”
      Schmidt returned to form at the European Championships in MunichCredit: Getty
      Schmidt was delighted to be back in front of her own fansCredit: Getty
      ‘I need athletics to live and breathe’
      Running is Schmidt’s true passion. She lives and breathes the sport, training religiously sometimes twice a day.
      And she’s not afraid to push her body to the limit to get results.
      She said: “It’s an amazing thing about passion. If you love something, if you have a strong passion for something, it will get you out of bed, and you make extreme measures to chase the goal.
      “Being on the track, trying to push my myself to the absolute limit, that’s the feeling I live for. It means that I have to sacrifice a lot of things yes, but to me it’s absolutely worth it, as I need athletics to live and breathe.
      “I will do everything it takes to become faster and faster. I train almost every single day, sometimes twice a day. If you have a dream just go for it and don’t compromise on it.
      “I’ve never really allowed anyone to tell me what I was capable of accomplishing and I give everything I have into every single training session.”
      Training hard is important to SchmidtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Schmidt often trains twice a day, including lifting heavy weightsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      ‘That’ tag
      In 2017, Australian magazine Busted Coverage ran a feature on Schmidt – calling her the ‘World’s sexiest athlete’.
      It’s a tag that doesn’t sit well with the blonde stunner, and neglects her track and field talents.
      “This title doesn’t mean anything to me,” she revealed.
      “It’s based on a subjective opinion of someone else judging the appearance of a person. I like to think that beauty comes from the inside!”
      Still, Alica does enjoy the trappings of fame and boasts 3.2 million followers on Instagram.
      She attended Milan Fashion Week, while she’s a regular on the red carpet in her homeland.
      Away from the track, Schmidt is happy to embrace fameCredit: EPA
      Schmidt at Milan Fashion Week, alongside supermodel Naomi CampbellCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      Trendy Schmidt enjoys her lifestyle away from athleticsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She divulged: “All of these experiences are great and it’s still crazy to be me to be invited to such iconic events.
      “What makes it special in the end is the people. All the people I meet along the way are truly inspiring and it’s an honour to be there in the moment next to them.”
      Social butterfly
      On social media, though, Schmidt keeps it professional – focusing on business rather than her personal life.
      “I really don’t feel comfortable sharing my private life with people who don’t know me personally – but at the same time I enjoy using social media and only share the aspects of my life that I want to share,” she revealed.
      “I am so grateful for all of the business opportunities that have risen from my Instagram account and I really have fun creating content for the platform.”
      Despite clearly having the time of her life off the track, her ambition remains the same.
      “My goal is to make it to the Olympics in Paris in 2024 and become faster,” she said.
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      “I’m also still studying and looking forward to get my bachelor’s degree in communication and media design.”
      With such steely determination, you wouldn’t put it past Schmidt to fulfil her dreams.
      On Instagram, Schmidt has amassed 3.2 million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      However, Schmidt is focused on her goal – making the Olympics at Paris 2024Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt leaves fans speechless as she emerges from pool in tiny blue bikini

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      ALICA SCHMIDT set pulses racing with a stunning photo as she emerged from a swimming pool. Dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, Schmidt has recently returned from holiday.
      Alicia Schmidt looked sensational in her tiny blue bikiniCredit: Instagram
      The German stunner recently began her training ahead of the new seasonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      The German athlete, 23, shared a video to her Instagram as she emerged from the ocean while sharing memories from her summer.
      In the clip you see her walking out of the water in a tiny blue bikini – and it left some of her 3.2million followers in awe.
      One fan commented: “Beautiful Alica.
      A second said: “omg woooow.”
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      Another said: “Awesome.”
      Other users replied with heart emojis and heart eye emojis.
      Following her holiday to Thailand, Schmidt shared snaps of herself in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new athletic’s season.
      Schmidt also revealed some details behind her training plan.
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      She revealed she would be taking things slowly at first to avoid COLLAPSING.
      During the recent European Athletic’s Championship in the summer she starred for Germany, but she could only muster a semi-final appearance in her individual event and a fifth-place finish in the 4x400metre relay final.
      Schmidt and her team-mates could only muster a fifth-place finish at the European ChampionshipsCredit: Getty
      She previously stunned fans with a photoshoot during her breakCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
      Schmidt also spent time touring around EuropeCredit: Instagram @alicasmd More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt shows off incredible figure in crop top and skintight shorts in mirror selfie

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      ALICA SCHMIDT wowed fans as she showed off her incredible figure with a post to her Instagram. The “world’s sexiest athlete” recently returned to training following a break in Thailand.
      Alica Schmidt showed off her incredible figureCredit: @alicasmd
      Schmidt has been dubbed the world’s sexist athleteCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      The German runner has said she will never forget her summerCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
      Schmidt revealed she would be taking things slowly as she returns to trainingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/
      She sent pulses racing by sharing photos of her holiday in ThailandCredit: Instagram @Aliciasmd
      And the German athlete, 23, looked ready for a run in her latest snap.
      Schimdt shared a pic of her in a crop top and skintight shorts to her Insta story.
      The pic was edited over with a black and white filter but did nothing to change the stunning outcome of the photo.
      The runner also shared videos of her in the gym as she ramps up her training regime ahead of the new Athletics season.
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      Schmidt starred for Germany in the European Athletic Championships in the summer.
      However, she only managed a semi-final appearance in her individual event and could only manage a fifth place finish with her compatriots in the 4X400metre relay event.
      And following the gruelling campaign she opted to take some time out to relax, visiting Thailand and then rubbing shoulders with some big names at Milan Fashion Week.
      Ahead of the new campaign, she revealed details of her training regime.
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      Schmidt told her 3.2million followers she would be taking things slowly.
      She recently showed off some pics as she toured around Paris during her Autumn break.
      Schmidt and her colleagues could only manage a fifth place in the relay eventCredit: Reuters
      She also wowed with this look in ThailandCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alicasmd/ More

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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt wears revealing split mini-skirt and spots model pic of herself in shop window

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      ALICA SCHMIDT looked autumn-ready as she took to the streets of Ingolstadt, Bavaria.The 400m runner recently returned to training following a summer break in Thailand.
      Alica Schmidt stunned in a matching blazer and miniskirt
      The 400m runner enjoyed a city break in Paris
      Schmidt also wowed with this look on her trip to Thailand
      The German recently returned to training following an off-season breakCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ said she will never forget the summer she experienced
      Schmidt met Anthony Joshua last month
      And on a girls trip to Paris, Schmidt showed off a classy look while displaying her modelling prowess.
      The weather appeared to be warm as she dressed in a small grey miniskirt.
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ matched her skirt with a cropped grey blazer and also wore a cropped white jumper.
      She posed for a short Instagram video which also showed off her luscious blonde locks, sunglasses, and white boots.
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      Schmidt went for a walk around town, visiting a Hugo Boss store which featured a model photo of the German in the shop window.
      A fan also shared a photo she spotted of Schmidt in a different shop window in Dusseldorf, Germany.
      Schmidt last week enjoyed a trip to Paris, where she enjoyed pastries and hung out with friends.
      That came just a few days after the track star returned to training, which she found a gruelling experience after weeks spent relaxing in the off season.
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      Schmidt also spent several weeks in Thailand and shared a stunning compilation video of her summer.
      She captioned the post: “Will never forget this summer.
      “Thailand. Fashionweek. Milano. Paris. Neymar. Naomicampbell. Future. Munich2022. Trackandfield. Sprint.” More

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      Derek Redmond’s dad Jim dies aged 81 as Team GB pay tribute and share incredible moment he helped injured son cross line

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      OLYMPIC chiefs united in tribute to Jim Redmond, father of former Team GB sprinter Derek, after his death at the age of 81.Redmond Snr famously ran from the Barcelona crowd onto the track during the 1992 Games after his son pulled up in anguish in his 400m semi-final.
      Jim Redmond helps son Derek reach the finish line in BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Heroic father Jim has died aged 81Credit: Getty
      Derek, then 26, pinged his right hamstring 170 metres into the race, crumbling to his knees before standing to hop round the track in heartbreak and pain.
      His father, who was in the seats at the start of the second bend, jumped over the barriers to help his son complete the circuit, waving away the Games officials who tried to stop him.
      It was an iconic image as Redmond, who had won world championship relay gold the previous year, saw his Olympic dream destroyed and he never raced again, although he did subsequently play basketball for the Birmingham Bullets.
      The IOC hailed the act as part of their “Celebrate Humanity” video series, which included the message: “You can’t measure courage.”
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      In response to the news of Redmond Snrs death, the IOC said: “Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim.
      “Together, they brought us one of the most inspirational moments in Olympic history.”
      And the British Olympic Association added: “Rest in peace Jim Redmond, father to Derek, whose Olympic moment will never be forgotten.”
      Redmond died on Sunday at Northampton General Hospital.
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      Following Jim’s death, Team GB posted a clip of the iconic moment, writing: “Rest in peace Jim Redmond, father to Derek, whose Olympic moment will never be forgotten.”
      Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies, who was married to Derek for six years between 1994 and 2000, wrote: “Yesterday my ex-father-in-law, Grace & Elliott’s granddad Jim Redmond gently passed away to that great running track in the sky.
      “No dad could have been more supportive or a better husband to Jenny. He will be sadly missed x.”
      Fans flocked to Twitter to pay their respects to Jim Redmond.
      One wrote: “RIP Jim Redmond – the high water mark that all us fathers should aspire to.”
      While a second added: “RIP Jim Redmond, one of the greatest fathers of all-time.”
      Another tweeted: “I cried when I watched this live, and I seem to have something in my eye now. RIP Jim Redmond.”
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      After the race in 1992, Jim said: “Whatever happened, he had to finish – and I was going to help him finish…
      “We started his career together and we were going to finish it together.”
      Derek and Jim pose with his Sun Gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt stuns in bikini on paddleboard as she frolics in water on holiday

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      ALICA SCHMIDT showed off a video from her incredible summer holiday in Thailand.The German athlete, 23, has been enjoying some time in the sun in South-East Asia but now appears to be heading back to the track.
      Schmidt posted a summer compilation shootCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      The 23-year-old admitted it was a summer she’d ‘never forget’Credit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      And showed off her athletic talent as she dived into the oceanCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      Schmidt and her German colleagues finished 5th at the women’s 4X400m relay at the European Championships
      She also travelled to Paris with a friendCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
      Schmidt, known as the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’, shared a stunning compilation video on Instagram.
      Among the paddle boarding and diving shots in sizzling black and blue bikinis – the runner summed up an incredible few months.
      She captioned the post: “Will never forget this summer.
      “Thailand. Fashionweek. Milano. Paris. Neymar. Naomicampbell. Future. Munich2022. Trackandfield. Sprint.”
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      Schmidt has enjoyed some time off after a gruelling European Athletic Championships in August.
      Schmidt reached the semi-finals in her first individual event at an international.
      And her team finished fifth in the final of the 400m relay at the Munich Olympic Stadium.
      The 400m sprinting sensation then set fans hearts racing with shots of her relaxing in the ocean while on holiday in Thailand.
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      She also rubbed shoulders with Anthony Joshua and Naomi Campbell at Milan Fashion Week.
      But now Schmidt is back in Germany and on the track as her season gets underway.
      The 23-year-old is looking forward to the upcoming campaign by starting her training schedule.
      She spoke to her incredible 3.2 million followers on social media about the demands on her body.
      Schmidt posted: “Off season is almost over but I‘m really looking forward to training and preparing for 2023 again.
      “In my off season I still continued to eat my proteins and my muscles as best I could without to receive training.” 
      Schmidt showed off some incredible scenes in South-East AsiaCredit: Instagram.com @alicasmd
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      ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt shares stunning photos from pastry-filled holiday to Paris

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      WORLD’s sexiest athlete, Alica Schmidt, has shared stunning photos from her pastry-filled Paris holiday.The track star, 23, is enjoying some time away having competed for Germany at the European Championships.
      Schmidt travelled to Paris with a friendCredit: Instagram / Alicasmd
      The German wore a number of cute outfitsCredit: Instagram / Alicasmd
      The 400m runner is travelling after a tough seasonCredit: Instagram / Alicasmd
      The 23-year-old says she’s spent nearly £100 on pastriesCredit: Instagram / Alicasmd
      Schmidt suffered heartbreak in an individual event just three days ago, finishing last in her 400m semi-final.
      But she put the disappointment behind her and helped the relay team reach the European Championship final in Munich.
      Germany placed fifth but set a season’s best.
      Schmidt then hit the skies, visiting Thailand and then Paris over the weekend.
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      With the weather getting chilly, stunner Schmidt ditched the bikinis and short dresses for a long coach and knee-high boots.
      The 400m runner also tucked into some pastries, which she says she’s spent nearly £87 on since arriving, before doing some sight-seeing.
      Schmidt is hoping to make Germany’s 2024 Paris Olympics team.
      She was in line to compete in Tokyo, but didn’t make the final cut.
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      She said on her Tokyo heartbreak: “I’ve been receiving so many sweet messages from you guys over the last few days 🙏🏼❤️ .
      “You all have been so anxious and excited for my debut in the 4×4 relay at the Olympics.
      “After an in practice race simulation I wasn’t able to secure my spot in the line up for the prelims.
      “Im so grateful for all of the love and support that I have been receiving on this journey.
      “Now I can’t wait to cheer on my girls today and hope that we can make it into the Olympic final!
      “I couldn’t be more thankful for all the experiences I have already made during my time in Tokyo.
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      “I’ve been able to learn so many things and can’t wait where my athletic career will take me in the upcoming years
      “I can’t thank every single one of you enough for your incredible support.”
      Schmidt and her friend posing for a photo in front of a sparkling Eiffel TowerCredit: Instagram / Alicasmd
      Schmidt looked stunning in a black crop top and dress on holiday in ThailandCredit: Instagram @alicasmd
      Schmidt enjoyed her time in the sun during the off season
      Schmidt is dreaming of competing at the Olmypics
      The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ admitted it was a tough seasonCredit: Instagram / @alicasmd
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      Why do marathon runners wear arm sleeves?

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      RUNNING arm sleeves have lately become a common sight at marathons.First popularised by elite athletes, they are now run by many marathon runners.
      Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge wears his arms bands at the finish of the elite men’s race of the 2020 London MarathonCredit: AFP or licensors
      Why do marathon runners wear arm sleeves? 
      Arm sleeves are primarily worn for the benefits of the compression they provide.
      Various sports medicine studies have shown that this compression helps to stabilise the arm muscles and prevent swelling.
      It also increases blood flow which help in recovery after hard exercise or minor injuries. 
      Arm sleeves are also worn as a way to protect the skin from the sun – as most runners spend large portion of their time outside.
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      While there are many benefits to running outside, doing so increases your exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays – but running sleeves can protect runners from this, along with the application of sunscreen.
      On the opposite end of the scale, arm sleeves can also provide runners with warmth if they are out training or running in cold weather.
      The running arm sleeves keep your arms nice and warm with protection from the wind – and therefore shield you slightly from the elements without having to wear another top.
      And if that wasn’t enough – running arm sleeves can also keep runners safe when out at later times, if the sleeves have reflective detailing on them.
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      Why do marathon runners wear gloves? 
      Many marathon runners during the cooler months and start early in the morning before things warm up. 
      Also, the other thing that happens is during the race the runners have a fairly high core body temperature, but as the race wears on and energy stores are lost, especially if conditions worsen.
      Gloves can be a must in some conditionsCredit: 2020 Martyn Wheatley / i-Images
      What to wear when running a marathon?
      A good combination is a technical t-shirt and mid to lightweight leggings.
      As well as gloves hats can be worn to keep warm as they are very light weight.
      Blankets are put over the runners at the end to help them maintain body temperature. More