For 11 years, the Body Issue has showcased the world's greatest athletes -- the muscles, skin, features and scars that make them who they are. What we've learned: Every body has a story.

May 21, 2025 · ESPN’s annual “Body Issue” was a series of portraits featuring professional athletes, all of whom posed nude. A powerful statement, the issue signaled that ESPN was a bit ahead of its time.

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Dec 13, 2025 · The ESPN Body Issue features captivating and empowering photos of athletes such as Zlatan Ibrahimović and Megan Rapinoe, celebrating their athletic form and the dedication they have …

For ESPN's annual Body Issue, Jamaican sprinter Novlene Williams-Mills opens up about her battle with breast cancer -- and competing in the 2012 London Olympics while awaiting treatment.

For 11 years, the Body Issue has showcased the world's greatest athletes -- the muscles, skin, features and scars that make them who they are. What we've learned: Every body has a story.

The photographers who captured the unforgettable 2017 Body Issue pictures discuss what it's like to work with nude athletes and how the shoots come together.