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World’s sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt changes kit and suffers heartbreak as she finishes dead last in 400m semi-final

WORLD'S sexiest athlete Alica Schmidt crashed out of the European Championships after finishing last

The German runner, 23, reached the 400m semi-finals after finishing third in her heat in Munich on Monday.

Schmidt was competing on home soil in Munich
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Schmidt was competing on home soil in MunichCredit: Getty
The world's sexiest athlete finished last in her 400m semi-final after switching outfits
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The world's sexiest athlete finished last in her 400m semi-final after switching outfitsCredit: Getty
Schmidt, 23, will continue to work towards the Paris Olympic Games
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Schmidt, 23, will continue to work towards the Paris Olympic GamesCredit: Getty
The social media sensation wore a onesie for her heat but opted for a crop top and shorts for her semi-final
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The social media sensation wore a onesie for her heat but opted for a crop top and shorts for her semi-finalCredit: Getty

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.

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

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

Speaking to , Schmidt revealed: "Yes exactly. I totally give up.

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

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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.

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