Surfer Alana Blanchard, Dutch Field Hockey Stars Eva de Goede, Ellen Hoog Steal Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Spotlight (Photos)

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue isn’t all about gorgeous models and beautiful backdrops, as athletes have recently taken center stage in the annual issue.

This year is no different, as hurdler Michelle Jenneke, surfer Alana Blanchard and Dutch field hockey players Eva de Goede and Ellen Hoog have hit the pages of the 2013 issue.

Click on the photos below to check out more shots of these superstar athletes.

Blanchard photo via Facebook/Alana Blanchard

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Hoog photo via Facebook/Ellen Hoog

de Goede photo via Facebook/Eva de Goede