Danica Patrick and 14 Athletes Known for Their Looks More Than Their Stats

It is an odd phenomenon that sex appeal plays such a major role in sports. The two traits of ability and sexiness can sometimes be so entwined that the true level of talent is overshadowed. Sports fans often overvalue an athlete's physical attributes and then when their performance isn't in sync, they consider that individual overrated. There is no specific criteria for what divides the true level of talent in a specific sport from what fans find appealing. The only basis for measuring the talent of an athlete is statistics. Sometimes the blend of appeal and ability can become distorted and true talent is hard to recognize. The fact someone is on this list does not mean they have no talent or are undeserving of recognition for their accompl...

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