Chloe Sutton, a long-time open water swimmer turned pool Olympian, and Dana Vollmer, an occasional ocean swimmer and mainstay on the USA Olympic swim team, are often found smiling.

For good reason: they are blazing fast and are often found on top of awards podiums.

The duo were named as two of the most gorgeous women on the American Olympic team. Natalie Coughlin, another Californian and Olympian who can be found at the beach and an occasional open water swim, was ranked #2 on the list.

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