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‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt breaks down in tears as she realises her dream on the track

German track star Alica Schmidt has been a head-turner for many years – and now she’s getting attention for her prowess on the track.

The glamorous 23-year-old recently qualified for the European Championships, and while she finished last in her semi-final of the 400m in Munich, she took plenty out of the international meet, especially when she broke down in happy tears after winning her heat.

She relished competing in front of family and friends in familiar surroundings – and now knows what she has to do to realise her athletic potential.

German track star Alica Schmidt has been a head-turner for many years - and now it is for her prowess on the track

German track star Alica Schmidt has been a head-turner for many years – and now it is for her prowess on the track

The glamorous 23-year-old recently qualified for the European Championships in Munich where she competed in the 400m (pictured) in front of family and friends

The glamorous 23-year-old recently qualified for the European Championships in Munich where she competed in the 400m (pictured) in front of family and friends

Alice Schmidt has been competing in international track meets stretching back to 2017

Alice Schmidt has been competing in international track meets stretching back to 2017

‘Guys you have no idea what that means to me! That was my main goal this year,’ she posted online earlier this month after making the cut for the European titles.

‘I’ve worked so hard and made many sacrifices to get to run in Munich in front of a home crowd.

‘To achieve this goal now is the best feeling ever and I’m beyond happy.

‘Cheers to the most special race of my career so far can’t wait.’

A social media sensation with 3.2million Instagram followers, Schmidt also has a very unusual pre-race routine which sees her slap herself a number of times before the starter’s pistol goes.

Alica Schmidt is a global social media sensation with a whopping 3.2million Instagram followers

Alica Schmidt is a global social media sensation with a whopping 3.2million Instagram followers

When dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete' by Busted Coverage, Schmidt said her focus was results on the track

When dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ by Busted Coverage, Schmidt said her focus was results on the track

She is convinced the bizarre tactic channels her energy – and if she qualifies for the Olympics in Paris come 2024, rest assured the eyes of the world will be firmly on her.

‘I know I have what it takes and I’m looking forward to going full throttle,’ Schmidt said when summing up her athletic prowess.

She also brushed off the ‘world’s sexiest athlete’ tag, stating ‘I do not know why I got this title. Sport clearly comes first.’

Schmidt has been competing on the international stage since 2017.