Who needs supermodels when you have William Shatner?

After the Russian delegation was led into the Sochi Games opening ceremony by high-profile homegrown beauty Irina Shayk, we asked readers to help pick which sizzling Canadian they'd like to see lead our athletes.

And Shatner, the 82-year-old actor best known for playing Captain Kirk on Star Trek, is leading with 24% of the thousands of votes cast online.

He may not look like Shayk, but at least he's got personality.

Shatner is edging out movie star Rachel McAdams (18%) and actress Elisha Cuthbert (16%).

Cuthbert actually sits tied with troubled teen pop star Justin Bieber.

Wonder what her husband, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dion Phaneuf, would say about that.

Don't see your nominee above?

Tell us in the comment section below who you would have lead Canada's delegation.