ESPN The Magazine today announced the complete list of athletes that made the cut for the “2012 ESPN Body Issue.” Set to hit newsstands on July 13, just two weeks prior to the start of the London Games, the magazine also disclosed that the 2012 issue will feature 6 nude covers and will spotlight U.S. Olympians, including decathlete Ashton Eaton, track superstar Carmelita Jeter and the women of the U.S. Volleyball team.
Rob Gronkowski, NFL
The much-anticipated issue is an exploration of the wide variety that is the athletic form, demonstrated through creative photography, in-depth interviews and a variety of features including “Bodies We Want,” where the magazine uses photos to highlight the sleekest physiques in sports.
The athletes featured on the “Bodies We Want” list include
- Carlos Bocanegra (Soccer)
- 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)
- Daniela Hantuchova (WTA)
- 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)
- Destinee Hooker (USA Volleyball Team)
- Stacy Sykora (USA Volleyball Team)
- Alisha Glass (USA Volleyball Team)
- Cynthia Barboza (USA Volleyball Team)
- Megan Hodge (USA Volleyball Team)
- Nellie Spicer (USA Volleyball Team)
- Heather Bown (USA Volleyball Team)
