Professional athletes devote their lives to ensuring that their bodies perform at peak condition. Their physiques are machines of high performance as well as beauty. Which is where ESPN The Magazine’s Body issue steps in: to showcase the hard work often hidden by uniforms.
This year’s issue will hit newsstands on July 11. One of the cover models is New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler, who you can see baring it all in the photo above.The magazine is known for having a number of different covers each year, so we’ll have to stay tuned to see who else lands on the front of the magazine. But if Chandler’s cover is any indication, we’re in for a treat.
27 athletes in total will be featured, including Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista. Here is the full list of those who will be featured in the issue:
• Carlos Bocanegra (soccer)
• Daniela Hantuchova (WTA)
• Rob Gronkowski (NFL)
• Abby Wambach (soccer)
• Tyson Chandler (NBA)
• Candace Parker (WNBA)
• Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL)
• Jose Bautista (MLB)
• Brad Richards (NHL)
• Maya Gabiera (surfing)
• Ronda Rousey (MMA)
• Mike Smith (jockey)
• Tim Morehouse (fencing)
• Walter Dix (track)
• Danell Leyva (gymnastics)
• Suzann Pettersen (LPGA)
• Ashton Eaton (decathlon)
• Carmelita Jeter (track)
• Anna Tunnicliffe (sailing)
• Oksana Masters (paralympic rowing)
USA Volleyball Team:
• Destinee Hooker
• Stacy Sykora
• Alisha Glass
• Cynthia Barboza
• Megan Hodge
• Nellie Spicer
• Heather Bown
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