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German Track Star Alica Schmidt Shares Heartfelt Message After 2024 Olympics Qualification

The elite runner and social media personality is headed to Paris.

Ananya Panchal

Alica Schmidt
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German track star Alica Schmidt is headed to Paris! The elite athlete, who qualified for the 2024 Games while competing in the mixed 4x400-meter relay a the the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas last week, shared the most moving, heartfelt message about the honor and accomplishment.

The 25-year-old also posted a sweet TikTok of her receiving the call to notify her that she would be competing in Paris, as she wiped away some tears and understandably got emotional.

“I’m going to the Olympics!😭😍❤️‍🔥🥺🔥My biggest dream came true! In just one month, I will be in Paris, creating memories that will last a lifetime. This thought has been my motivation every single day for several years now, reminding me of why it is important to never give up on my goals and to put in the work. No matter how big your dreams are, if you stay committed and believe in yourself, good things will come your way,” she wrote on Instagram. “A big thank you to my family who always have my back and support me no matter what, to @marcello_h without him I wouldn‘t be where I‘m at right now. My coach Sven Buggel for being the mastermind in training, @noir.boutiquegym for pushing my limits in the weights room. Big thank you to my team mates, for making this journey so much more fun!! My medical team who keep me healthy and of course a big thank you to all my sponsors for believing in me and supporting my journey as an athlete. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.”

We’re excited to tune in to the relay at the end of the month and cheer Schmidt on! The content creator and BOSS ambassador, who has built a following of 5.1 million on Instagram has been dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete” by the internet. She is a Top 8 World Championships titleholder, a European U20 Championships Silver medallist and is ranked World No. 87 in the Women’s 400-meter relay.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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