Last week, Page 2 opened the first round of its "Are You Hot?" contest with a look at the 16 hottest males in the sports world.

Now we move on to the event that the majority of our readers are eagerly anticipating -- the poll to determine the hottest female athlete.

Check out our 16 nominees and vote in the poll at right to pick the winner. And there's one important caveat (so hold off on your e-mails!): We've removed Anna Kournikova from consideration because she easily won this poll the last time we did it back in February 2001.

So, we're retiring Anna's jersey, hanging it up in the rafters ... and asking you to crown a new favorite.

Sue Bird, Seattle Storm		Daniela Hantuchova, Tennis
Jennie Finch, Softball		Serena Williams, Tennis
Jamie Salé, Figure skating		Katarina Witt, Figure skating
Mia Hamm, Washington Freedom		Heather Mitts, Philadelphia Charge
Dara Torres, Swimming		Amy Acuff, Track and field
Logan Tom, Volleyball		Anni Friesinger, Speed skating
Marion Jones, Track and field		Gabrielle Reece, Volleyball
Carin Koch, Golf		Jennifer Azzi, Utah Starzz