The ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt dealt reality check at Euro Championships

Alica Schmidt, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, has been dealt a crushing reality check after being blown off the track.

German athlete Alica Schmidt, dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”, crashed out of the European Championships after finishing last.

The 23-year-old reached the 400m semi-finals after finishing third in her heat in Munich this week.

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However the semi didn‘t go to plan for Schmidt, who changed from a onesie in her heat to a crop top and pants.

Schmidt finished dead last, not making the cut for Wednesday‘s final.

Femke Bol of Holland won the race, qualifying alongside Cynthia Bolingo and Ireland‘s Rhasidat Adeleke.

While Brit Nicole Yeargin came in at fifth.

Not to be. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

She’ll be back. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

The German athlete was in tears after she found out she had made the team to compete at the European Championships, but it wasn’t to be.

Schmidt‘s pre-race ritual of slapping herself didn’t work either.

The stunning social media sensation says slapping herself “pushes” her on.

“Yes exactly. I totally give up,” Schmidt said speaking to Bild.

“I really like doing that, that I make myself aware, now it starts, now I have to be ready. That pushes me.”

It wasn’t her time. Picture: alicasmd/Instagram

Schmidt has a massive social media following. Picture: alicasmd/Instagram

Schmidt will undoubtedly dust herself off and go again with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games not too far away.

She was in line to compete in Tokyo, but didn't make the final cut.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

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