'World's Sexiest Athlete' pauses to pursue a new career in TV

Alica Schmidt, a 23-year-old German runner, is reportedly making a TV debut on the program "Who knows something like that?" 

"The sexiest athlete in the world" Alica Schmidt is taking a sabbatical from track to pursue a career in television. There are plans for the 23-year-old athlete to appear on the popular German TV program "Who knows something like that?"

Schmidt shared the news of her TV debut with her 2.8 million Instagram followers on social media. The 23-year-old, who is well-known for her physical prowess and attractive appearance, has now demonstrated her brains by participating in the event.

When the show airs on June 7 later this summer, fans will get a peek at the German runner's TV debut.

In terms of her track career, Schmidt recently experienced heartbreak after narrowly losing out on a position for the German Olympic squad that traveled to Japan for the summer Olympics.

The 23-year-old was expecting to run in the rescheduled Tokyo Games as a member of her country's women's 4x400-meter relay squad, but she was not selected.

Schmidt thanked her supporters for the 'love and support' she had experienced during her efforts to make the Olympic set-up in a message that was made public after she was left out last summer.When the show airs on June 7 later this summer, fans will get a peek at the German runner's TV debut.

In terms of her track career, Schmidt recently experienced heartbreak after narrowly losing out on a position for the German Olympic squad that traveled to Japan for the summer Olympics.

The 23-year-old was expecting to run in the rescheduled Tokyo Games as a member of her country's women's 4x400-meter relay squad, but she was not selected.

Schmidt thanked her supporters for the 'love and support' she had experienced during her efforts to make the Olympic set-up in a message that was made public after she was left out last summer.

"I've had so much opportunity to learn, and I'm excited to see where my sports career takes me in the years to come. I sincerely appreciate all of your amazing support, and I can never thank you enough."

Schmidt took a break from the track after her disappointing Olympic campaign, but she returned for the 2022 campaign. The German recently posted a photo of herself competing along with the message, "It's race week," and the hashtag, "#seasonaboutotstart."