Irina Kalentieva - Wednesday's pick - Beautiful Women in Sports

Russian Mountain biker Irina Kalentieva is Wednesday's pick for one of the most beautiful women in sports.


Irina "Ira" Kalentieva


Born November 10, 1977 in Norwash-Shigali Russia

Currently lives in Aalen Germany and Cheboksary Russia


Ira moved to Germany in 2003 so she could train all year round.



In her second year with team Topeak Ergon in 2007 Ira earned her first World Championship in Scotland. 


Russian National Champion XC 2008


Won the Bronze Medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China.



In 2009 Ira won the World Championship title in Canberra Australia and in 2010 the World Cup in Britain and Dalby Forest.