ESPN Body Issue 2012: Tyson Chandler, Athletes Featured Nude

Friday, July 13, 2012

ESPN Body Issue 2012: Tyson Chandler, Athletes Featured Nude

Tyson Chandler for ESPN Body Issue 2012

Just prior to the start of London Olympics 2012, ESPN ‘The Magazine’ announced the complete list of athletes that made the cut for the “2012 ESPN Body Issue” which will be available on newsstands starting on July 13.

This year ‘Body Issue’ will feature 6 nude covers and will highlight the US Olympians, including Soccer player Carlos Bocanegra, track superstar Carmelita Jeter, Gymnast Danell Leyva and the women of the U.S. Volleyball team.

Maya Gabeira

Also included in the list is New York Knicks Center Tyson Chandler and Surfer Maya Gabeira.

Here's Complete List of Athletes Featured on the “Bodies We Want” list:

· Rob Gronkowski (NFL)

· Abby Wambach (soccer)

· Tyson Chandler (NBA)

· Candace Parker (WNBA)

· Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL)

· Jose Bautista (MLB)

Carlos Cabonegra

. Carlos Bocanegra (Soccer)
· Brad Richards (NHL)
· Maya Gabiera (Surfing)
· Ronda Rousey (MMA)
· Daniela Hantuchova (WTA)
· Mike Smith (Jockey)
· Tim Morehouse (Fencing)
· Walter Dix (Track)
· Danell Leyva (Gymnastics)

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Suzann Pettersen

· 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)

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.