The list of athletes in ESPN’s Body Issue includes Adam Rippon, a former UConn star, and a 63-year-old golf legend
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe made history as the first same-sex couple to appear together on the cover.
For the 10th anniversary of ESPN The Magazine’s special edition “Body Issue,” set to hit newsstands on June 29, the publication photographed an array of athletes from across the sporting world.
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe made history as the first same-sex couple to appear together on the cover, while two-time major champion Greg Norman — 42 years after he turned professional — swung a driver in an outfit that wouldn’t fly under most course dress codes.
“It’s pretty amazing to think about [being on the cover of the Body Issue], especially in the times we’re in,” Rapinoe said. “Just think of how far we’ve come, but also the current climate. Not only are we female athletes, but we’re dating as well. It’s kind of bad-ass.”
Unlike past editions, when Aly Raisman, Vince Wilfork, and Rob Gronkowski graced the special issue with their championship physiques, there are no Boston athletes this time around.
Here’s the full list of athletes in this year’s “Body Issue”:
Sue Bird: 10-time WNBA All-Star forward
Megan Rapinoe: Forward for the Seattle Reign FC, 2015 World Cup champion
#Body10 #BodyIssue ⚽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/svYJxOtYhD
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) June 25, 2018
Chrystal Dunn: Forward/Defender for the U.S. women’s national team, plays for the North Carolina Courage of the NWSL
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkdBgzDHbmW/?hl=en&taken-by=cdunn19
Lauren Chamberlain: All-time NCAA softball home run leader, infielder for USSSA Pride
https://twitter.com/LChamberlain44/status/1011239002798731264
Saquon Barkley: Two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, running back for the New York Giants
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkdIHDVAztx/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=1wb4mwhj2az2p
Jessie Diggins: 2018 Olympic gold medalist in cross-country skiing
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkct_PTHVzc/?hl=en&taken-by=jessiediggins
Charlotte Flair: Seven-time WWE champion
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkdBHdNFVmN/?hl=en&taken-by=charlottewwe
Greg Norman: 20-time PGA Tour title winner
Time for the big reveal! Honored to have been a part of the @ESPN #BodyIssue. 63 and strong 💪 #Body10
📷: @kwakualston pic.twitter.com/UgBpx1mPMq
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) June 25, 2018
Yasiel Puig: 2014 MLB All-Star for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Yasiel Puig is the MVP of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue pic.twitter.com/AGCFlLT4zj
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 25, 2018
Adam Rippon: 2018 Olympic bronze medalist in team figure skating
Getting to shoot @espn’s Body Issue was amazing, but being one of their covers is so awesome, unreal, and honestly WTFFFF!!! ☠️🍑🕺🏼⛸ pic.twitter.com/xLe6cdoUhA
— Adam Rippon (@AdamRippon) June 25, 2018
Breanna Stewart: Four-time NCAA champion, 2017 WNBA All-Star
Uncovered cover shot. #Body10 #ESPNBodyIssue pic.twitter.com/BgC0IIZVsR
— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) June 25, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns: 2015-16 Rookie of the Year, 2017-18 All-Star
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bkc-haUDB8z/?hl=en&taken-by=karltowns
Tori Bowie: Three-time Olympic medalist in long jump
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Swedish national team’s all-time leading scorer, plays for Los Angeles Galaxy of the MLS
Jerry Rice: Three-time Super Bowl champion, 13-time NFL Pro Bowler
Dallas Keuchel: 2015 MLB Cy Young winner, 2017 World Series champion
