The Hottest Singaporean Athletes You Should be Following For The Rio Olympics 2016

As the Rio Olympics 2016 draw closer, we're all gearing to watch the best athletes of the world battle it out for the glory of their individual countries. Turning the lens on Singapore's own batch of athletes, who head over to Rio de Janeiro this week, it doesn't seem that we're at a loss of talent (or eye candy) either. Here, we select the hottest athletes that you should be keeping tabs on for the #RoadToRio.

TIMOTHEE YAP (@timotheeyjw)

While he may have been a last minute addition to the Rio Olympics 2016 line up (thanks to the Olympics wildcard selection), Timothee Yap has cut his teeth on the track at the 18th Asean University Games and will be racing in the sprint category for Singapore. Photo: Instagram/@timotheeyjw

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QUAH ZHENG WEN (@zhengggg)

No stranger to the swimming scene in Singapore, Quah Zheng Wen set the record for the 200m medley in 2012 and is regarded as one of Singapore's front runners for the Rio Olympics 2016. Follow him on his journey as he aims for a top 16 finishing at the Games. Photo: Instagram/@zhengggg

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LEONARD ONG (@lennyboy92)

The windsurfer first made his debut at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, and has steadily worked his way to gain a position at this month's Rio Olympics. And it is this passion for the sport that clearly marks him as one to watch as he goes neck-to-neck with his opponents in Rio. Photo: Instagram/@lennyboy92

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JOSEPH SCHOOLING (@josephschooling)

The 21-year-old swimming wunderkind is blazing a trail in the world of swimming, having most recently beaten Michael Phelps's record at the 100m butterfly event. Definitely one to keep our eyes on! Photo: Instagram/@josephschooling

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