The 20 Hottest Viral Sensations in Sports

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You've heard about Allison Stokke, right? Or Kate Upton?

What about Michelle Jenneke and her fabulous dance routine that made her the most famous female athlete not participating in the Olympics?

These women share one thing in common, they have become internet sensations thanks to one moment of sure awesome-ness. 

With the advances in camera phones, social media, and online streaming, people from all over the world have become a part of this group of fans that make the viral hotties of the world famous. Or, at least, assist in the process.

Here is the 25 hottest viral sensations in sports. Enjoy.

20. Jessica Bratich: Karate

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Jessica Bratich is not the Karate Kid, but she would be worth spending ten bucks to go see on the big screen. That is a fact.

19. Kat Majester: Pole Vaulting

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What is it about pole vaulting that brings out the hottest women in the U.S.?

18. Larissa Riquelme: Superfan

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How many women make a bet that involves getting completely naked and running down the streets of Paraguay if her team wins the FIFA World Cup? At least one.

17. Kim Kardashian: Wag

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I can't leave Kim Kardashian off this list. There has to be some reason why we still pay attention to what she does, right?

16. Allison Stokke: Track and Field

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Allison Stokke is the one that started it all. She is to viral sensations what Michael Jordan was to dunking a basketball.

15. Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders: 'Call Me Maybe' Cover Band

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While the web is now overflowing with awful parodies of this Carly Rae Jepsen song, it's hard to argue with the Dolphins cheerleaders' rendition, which is approaching 11 million views on YouTube. 

14. Jessica Gysin: Volleyball

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It is not everyday a female volleyball star from USC becomes an Internet sensation. Although it should be.

13. Bianca Cruz: Softball/Wag

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Bianca Cruz is a former Arizona State softball hottie and is now Jason Pridie's girlfriend.

The New York Met probably found out about Bianca from her time in the spotlight following her playing days at ASU.

12. Jenn Sterger: Superfan

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Without Jenn Sterger, we would have never known Brett Favre was a guy. I mean, whether he did anything wrong or not, she makes it hard to blame him.

11. Dorismar: Superfan

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Dorismar is Argentina's hottest female soccer fan, a title that is not easy to give away. That is such a huge honor when you see all the other women in Argentina.

10. Melanie Adams: Pole Vaulting

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Melanie Adams never quite made it to the top. But in 2008, and every year since then, she has made a name for herself as the hottie Aussie pole vaulter. 

9. Leryn Franco: Javelin

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When it is all said and done, Leryn Franco can thank Bleacher Report for helping give her a boost in the popularity department. We didn't make her hot, we just showcased it.

8. Sara Galimberti: Track and Field

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Sara Galimberti isn't just a beautiful Italian model, she is a long distance runner too. She isn't going to London this year but that shouldn't stop us from staring. I mean, admiring.

Break Time: Carmen Electra and Ronda Rousey

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Every slideshow could use a little Ronda/Carmen break time. It's like a commercial, but better.

7. Darya Klishina: Track and Field

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Now that Darya Klishina is no longer a long jumper, maybe she can find a way into the 2016 Olympic games. She is still going to try only this time, she will be running.

6. Bia and Branca Feres: Synchronized Swimmers

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Twins from Brazil that competed in synchronized swimming? Yes please!

5. Paulina Gretzky: DNA

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The greatest thing to ever happen to sports fans was Paulina Gretzky. Thanks Wayne.

4. Alex Morgan: Soccer

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Yes, you know who she is today but what about four years ago? That was when she first began making a name for herself in the hot athletes division.

3. Heather: Superfan

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Heather is not only a Dallas superfan, she is a future Playboy Playmate of the Year. You heard it here first.

2. Kate Upton: Wag

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Kate Upton is a viral sensation. Before her version of the Dougie, not many people knew about her. Now they do.

1. Michelle Jenneke: Track and Field

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In Australia, Michelle Jenneke was just another female athlete. But now that the world has been exposed to her beauty, she is much more. She is a viral sensation.

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