THE Olympic Games send our heart rates soaring – as do more than a few of the competitors.

As the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony airs on BBC1 tonight, we check out the top talent likely to be fancied for more than just medals. Tokyo 2020 will see a host of attractive athletes compete to take home medalsCredit: Splash News
 
From Italian swimmer Gregorio Paltrinieri to US footballer Alex Morgan, the competition looks hotter than ever. Covid restrictions mean no cheering spectators in the stadium but there will be plenty to feast your eyes on from home.