Jamie Sale and David Pelletier
There’s no mistaking this one — these cuties are a force to be reckoned with, both on the ice and in the mirror. Their champions-next-door looks are easily matched by their athletic abilities — they won the gold . . . eventually. But their real strength is their ability to keep their medal-winning smiles through the scandal that shook Salt Lake. The results are in and as clear as their skin: these two are tops.
Looks: 9.5
Athletic Ability: 9.5
Personality: 9.5
Place: 1
Bode Miller
If you’re looking for speed, Miller’s your man. A silver medallist in the Alpine skiing combined, the American not only showed that he’s one of the fastest around, but that he has the resilience to overcome any bumps along the way — hence his downhill race. But as if Miller didn’t already offer enough, he clinches the silver medal with his buff photo display on the USOC home page.
Looks: 9.4
Athletic Ability: 9
Personality: 8.9
Place: 2
Alisa Camplin
Hailing from the country that brought us beauties like Nicole, Russell, and Mel, this blondie scores extra marks for her ability to twist and turn in the air and stick the landing. You too will flip head over heels for her when you hear of her training days in a leech-infested Australian swamp, which makes her gold medal win all the more impressive.
Looks: 9.5
Athletic Ability: 8.9
Personality: 8.5
Place: 3
Apolo Anton Ohno
His controversial speed skating win takes a backseat to his understated and rugged good looks. Also appealing are his relationship with his father and the story of how speed skating knocked the rebel out of him. But make no mistake — this rough Dylan McKay type can flash his punk side as he did during the championship race . . . the first-place guy barely knocked a few hairs out of his soul patch.
Looks: 8
Athletic Ability: 8.5
Personality: 8
Kari Traa
If they made a Freestyle Mogul Barbie, she could possibly pose for the mold. Gracing the cover of several Norwegian magazines, Traa shows no ‘tude. The snow bumps proved no challenge as she gracefully attained the gold and never looked back.
Looks: 9
Athletic Ability: 8
Personality: 7.9
Michelle Kwan
In her third Olympic appearance, her grace, skills and Kwan-tissential beauty outshine the ice she so elegantly skates on. With little more than a tutu and a smile, she dazzles audiences and dominates competition. While Michelle has gold-medal fever, the American people have Kwan fever.
Looks: 7
Athletic Ability: 9
Personality: 8
Sonja Nef
There’s nothing neutral about this hottie. Having trained in the Swiss Alps, Sonja can tread snow and hearts with ease. Her winning smile (and body) make up for her lack of medals. With her name and skills she’s destined for Bond girl-dom, but would also make a perfect Snow White.
Looks: 7.5
Athletic Ability: 7
Personality: 8
Jonny Moseley
He’s a little quirky and a little extreme, but a lot of charisma is what this American freestyle moguls man brings to the slopes. While Moseley was shut out of the podium with a disappointing fourth place, his dinner roll landed the top position in America’s minds. With a boy-next-door smile combined with the right amount of cockiness, Moseley is hot enough to melt the moguls.
Looks: 8
Athletic Ability: 7.9
Personality: 8
Derek Parra
At 5 feet 4, Parra packs a lot of man into a petite package. With the speed to set records and two medals to show for it, Parra’s talents extend beyond his physical appearance and onto the ice. Speed, brawn, an adorable smile — Parra is the complete package.
Looks: 7.5
Athletic Ability: 7.9
Personality: 8
