‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt broke down in tears after being named in Forbes 30 under 30 list

ALICA SCHMIDT broke down in tears after she was named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

The “World’s sexiest athlete” has grown her profile through her on-track activities and her presence as an influencer online.

The German runner – who is widely described at the World’s sexiest athlete – found out the news on her birthday.

Schmidt revealed that she was told by her manager and that it was a “special moment” in her life.

She told : “The list was published on my birthday and when my manager called me to say I was in it brought tears to my eyes.

“It was a special moment in my life.”

People on the Forbes 30 under 30 list are judged to be changing the world in their respective area.

In the same interview, the 24-year-old admitted that she is aiming to compete in the Paris Olympics in 2024.

When asked if she would still be competing in ten years time, Schmidt added: “Then I’ll be 34 years old and I think it will be difficult to continue doing competitive sports.

“As of now, I want to do sports until 2028.

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“My goal is the Olympic Games in Paris next year – and then we’ll see.

“The most important thing is of course that I stay healthy until then and don’t lose the fun in sport.

“I leave everything else open and see where it takes me.”