E! names sexiest Olympic athletes (VIDEO)

Ryan Lochte Ryan Lochte starts in the men's 200-meter freestyle preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps Ryan Lochte, left, and Michael Phelps look at the results after swimming in the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Lochte won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ryan Lochte, Michael Phelps Ryan Lochte, left, and Michael Phelps greet each other as Lochte leaves and Michael Phelps arrives at a news conference at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. The trials starts on Monday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Lolo Jones Photo Shoot In this Feb. 22, 2012, photo provided by Red Bull, Lolo Jones prepares for a Red Bull Project X photo shoot in Baton Rouge, La. Jones nearly had a fairy-tale finish four years ago in Beijing. Leading late in the final, Jones clipped the top of the ninth hurdle and stumbled toward the finish, watching others speed by her. There went her Hollywood ending. But through animation technology, she may have another chance later this summer. (AP Photo/Red Bull, Stacy Revere)
Lolo Jones Photo Shoot In this Feb. 22, 2012, photo provided by Red Bull, Lolo Jones poses for a portrait during the Red Bull Project X photo shoot at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Jones nearly had a fairy-tale finish four years ago in Beijing. Leading late in the final, Jones clipped the top of the ninth hurdle and stumbled toward the finish, watching others speed by her. There went her Hollywood ending. But through animation technology, she may have another chance later this summer. (AP Photo/Red Bull, Stacy Revere)
Lolo Jones Hurdler Lolo Jones, of Iowa, practices before the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Lolo Jones Project Athletics In this April 19, 2012, photo provided by Red Bull, Lolo Jones runs hurdles for Project X at the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, La. Using computer-vision technology and 40 high-speed, motion-capture cameras, computer scientists, along with sports biomechanics and physiologists, have been studying every minute detail of Jones' form in practice as they try to figure out the fastest way to get her over the hurdles. Jones' technique was captured on film, scrutinized on a video screen and sharpened on the track in a hush-hush program Red Bull dubbed "Project X." (AP Photo/Red Bull, Stacy Kranitz)
Troy Dumais Troy Dumais dives in the men's 3-meter springboard final at the U.S. Olympic diving trials on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Federal Way, Wash. Dumais finished second, qualifying for the U.S. team. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
Troy Dumais Troy Dumais dives in the men's 3-meter springboard final at the U.S. Olympic diving trials on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Federal Way, Wash. Dumais finished second, qualifying for the U.S. team. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
Dwight Dumais, Justin Dumais Brothers Dwight Dumais, left, and Justin Dumais dive in the men's in the 3-meter synchro springboard final at the U.S. Olympic diving trials on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Federal Way, Wash. The two finished in third. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Hope Solo FILE - In this May 14, 2011, file photo, United States goalkeeper Hope Solo dives for a shot on goal against Japan during a friendly soccer match in Columbus, Ohio. Solo received a public warning Monday, July 9, 2012, from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after she tested positive for the banned substance Canrenone in a urine test. Solo has accepted the warning and will still play for the United States in the Olympic tournament. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Hope Solo FILE - In this July 10, 2011, file photo, United States goalkeeper Hope Solo catches a ball during the quarterfinal match against Brazil at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Dresden, Germany. Solo received a public warning Monday, July 9, 2012, from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after she tested positive for the banned substance Canrenone in a urine test. Solo has accepted the warning and will still play for the United States in the Olympic tournament. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
US Track Trials Athletics David Oliver competes in the semi-finals of the men's 110 meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
David Oliver David Oliver prepares to start in the men's 110 meter hurdles qualifying round at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Friday, June 29, 2012, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Alex Morgan USA's Alex Morgan signs autographs after her team's friendly match against Canada, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Salt Lake City. USA defeated Canada 2-1. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)
Camelina Moscato Alex Morgan USA forward Alex Morgan, left, and Canada defender Carmelina Moscato, (4), look back after heading the ball in the first half of their friendly match, Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley)
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WASHINGTON – They’re sexy, in shape and representing the United States.

In preparation for the London Olympics, watch as E! breaks down the best in Olympic eye candy in the video below.

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