The Olympics officially kicked off on Friday night and the games are finally underway.
The competition this year is hotter than ever. Literally.
From skiing to ice hockey to biathlon, we rounded up the steamiest athletes, listed alphabetically, who are competing for gold in Russia.
Alyson Dudek, Team USA
Age: 23
Sport: Short track speedskating
Dudek finished third in the rankings for all three distances at Olympic Trials, earning her the final spot on the U.S. women's team. The Wisconsin native skated in the Vancouver Games and won bronze with the relay team.
Aksel Lund Svindal, Team Norway
Age: 30
Sports: Alpine skiing
This Norwegian pillar won a medal of every color at the Vancouver Games, and will be the one to beat in the speed discipline events at Sochi. Svindal finished in the top five in his last six World Cup downhill races and in 12 of his last 14 dating back to March 2012.
Ashley Wagner, Team USA
Age: 22
Sport: Figure skating
A two-time U.S. figure skating champion, Wagner snagged one of three tickets to Sochi for women's single skaters despite only placing fourth at the tournament that typically dictates the U.S. Olympic team. She promises to continue speaking out against Russia's anti-gay laws, and is looking into options such as wearing "rainbow nails [and] rainbow earrings" during competition.
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