These sports stars strip down for an inspiring photo shoot
- Publish Date
- Thursday, 5 September 2019, 2:52PM

Once again athletes have stripped down to be photographed for the ESPN Body Issue, and it is SO inspiring!
The 11th edition released this week features 17 covers and showcasing 21 different athletes of all shapes and sizes from across the world.
Athletes include soccer star Kelly O’Hara, record-holding rock climber, Alex Honnold, and gymnast Katelyn Ohashi – who you may remember went viral for a flawless and jaw-dropping routine earlier this year.
Take a look at the stunning covers:
Evander Kane: Hockey
Photo / Marcus Eriksson for ESPN
Katelyn Ohashi: Gymnastics
Photo / Dana Scruggs for ESPN
Christian Yelich: Baseball
Photo / Joe Pugliese for ESPN
Liz Cambage: Basketball
Photo / Sophy Holland for ESPN
Nancy Liberman: Basketball
Photo / Romana Rosales for ESPN
Kelly O'Hara: Soccer
Photo / Heather Hazza for ESPN
Amanda Nunes: UFC Fighting
Photo / Marcus Smith for ESPN
Scout Bassett: Sprinting and Long Jump
Photo / Gary Land for ESPN
 See the full shoot here.