The Golden Pump Olympiad: Amanda Ray Beard, Maria Sharapova, Lolo Jones and Jennie Finch

ShoeMinx Salutes the Hottest Women at The Beijing Olympics

with a Bouquet of Gold Power Pumps

In June, we ran a Summer Olympics teaser tribute to Dara Torres and her red carpet style. With Beijing well under way, a new batch of Olympic legends will be born. As fans start to research their favorite athletes online, ShoeMinx provides this portfolio of seven stellar Olympic Sirens paired with spectacular shoes. Enjoy the pageantry!

Bathing Beauty: Amanda Ray Beard

American Olympic swimmer Amanda Ray Beard is an spectacular physical specimen. She was one of the youngest U.S. swimmers in history to win an Olympic gold medal, taking one in the 400-meter medley relay at only 14. Today, at 23, she’s still bagging gold medals and was recently crowned the most downloaded female athlete on the Internet. The image of her hugging her teddy bear with the gold around her neck in 1996 became a nationally treasured image, a reminder of how wholesome American teenagers could still be.

Instead of a bouquet of roses, we’d offer Amanda these Rock and Republic Gold Pumps to go with her medal spree in Beijing.

Graceful Beauty: Lolo Jones

Lolo Jones, gold medalist in the 2008 Valencia World Indoor Championships, finished the 100-meter Hurdles in 12.29 seconds at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. Her impressive performance awarded her the first ticket to Beijing in the 100-meter hurdles. With perfect athletic form, this siren sets the track on fire.

We’d love to see Lolo take to the podium wearing these Versace Metallic Pumps!

Breathless Beauty: Maria Sharapova

Last year, tennis star Maria Sharapova made $26 million, with only $3 million coming from prize money, Forbes Russia estimated. The 21-year-old will sit out the Beijing Olympics and the US Open because of an injured right shoulder, the first major championship she will miss since she played in her first Grand Slam event in 2003.

ShoeMinx is sure we could cheer Maria up with these Alexander McQueen Gold Sandals in her size. Click the link to treat yourself to some Gold Standard Footwear, McQueen-style.

Sun-Kissed Beauty: Jennie Finch

After the Games, one face may stand out to marketers hungry for the next big thing: the Olympic Softball pitcher with the ponytail. Never heard of her? Get ready for Jennie Finch to hit prime time. She tosses a ball 71 miles per hour and has set an NCAA record with 60 victories in a row.

Even NBC’s Bob Costas will try — but fail — to make contact with one of her sizzling pitches in a taped Olympic segment. By the time the Olympic Games end, Finch may be as familiar as the NBC peacock.

Sports marketers say Finch ranks among the most marketable Olympians to come along since perky gymnast Mary Lou Retton enchanted a nation two decades ago.

These Miu Miu Tea Cup Mary Jane Pumps would look spectacular on Finch… they’re a Gold Medal Grand Slam all on their own!

Beach Beauties: Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor

Americans Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor, the reigning Olympic champions in beach volleyball, appear unstoppable going in to the Beijing Games. This bikini-clad squad sets sand on fire with quick shots and hot digs. The abs alone have us doing crunches as we watch marathon stints of media coverage.

If Gold Pumps were mandatory on the medals podium, we would nominate Miss Dior Gold Python Pumps as the “go-to-shoe” to accept your Olympic Bling.

Tumbling Beauty: Alicia Marie Sacramone

Alicia began gymnastics at the age of 8 and began competing in the elite ranks in 2002. She’s button-nose cute and could pass for Rachel McAdams in the right lighting. Golden-haired Sacramone is the first female athlete ever to be signed as a CoverGirl spokesmodel.

How sweet would it be to see Alicia sporting Guiseppe Zanotti Gold Sandals at the Closing Ceremony? Click the link to buy some Zanotti gold of your own!


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