'World's Sexiest Athlete' Alica Schmidt Officially Headed To The Olympics, Hip Thrusts Deserve Some Credit

It's official, Alica Schmidt is headed back to the Olympics.  The German sprinter received the call she had been waiting for this week and had her dreams come true in the process.

This time around, the "World's Sexiest Athlete" isn't simply going to promote the games as the most famous substitute that never actually hit the track, as she did in Japan in 2021.

MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 19: Alica Schmidt of Germany prepares to compete in the Women's 4 x 400m Relay Round 1 - Heat 2 during the Athletics competition on day 9 of the European Championships Munich 2022 at Olympia park in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The 25-yer-old's return to the Olympics this time around is expected to see her on the track competing alongside her fellow German track athletes.  Her hard work has paid off.

Alica announced on Instagram after her return to the Olympics became official, "I’m going to the Olympics!😭😍❤️‍🔥🥺🔥  My biggest dream came true!"

"In just one month, I will be in Paris, creating memories that will last a lifetime.  This thought has been my motivation every single day for several years now, reminding me of why it is important to never give up on my goals and to put in the work," she continued.

"No matter how big your dreams are, if you stay committed and believe in yourself, good things will come your way."

She then thanked everyone who had helped her make her dreams come true from coaches and trainers to her teammates and the medical team.

Olympic Dreams Come True With A Combination Of Bikini Time At The Beach And Hip Thrusts

Alica's work hard, play hard approach with bikini time at the beach to aid in her recovery has paid off.  So have the hours in the gym where she told Women's Health last month about the importance of strength training and her favorite workout, the hip thrusts.

She said of strength training, "This is very important, sometimes I do 4 to 5 strength training sessions per week.  The focus is on the legs, but I also do upper body training and a lot of core training. Every muscle group is covered."

She added, "My favorite exercise is always the one where I develop the most and see a lot of progress.  My all-time favorite: hip thrusts, I'm good at them and can lift a lot of weight."

There you have it.  Alica Schmidt has unlocked her next level of performance on the track with recovery at the beach in her bikini and hip thrusts in the gym.  It's a beautiful thing seeing everything come together.

Next stop is the winner's podium and a medal to take home and, of course, plenty of social media content from the "World's Sexiest Athlete."