The 2019 edition of ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue features athletes from a variety of different sports, including football, soccer, surfing, and golf View Details. There have been many milestones along the way: Olympic volleyball icon Kerri Walsh Jennings posing for the issue in 2013 while eight months pregnant. What we've learned: Every body has a story. ESPN The Magazine Announces Athlete Roster for 11th Annual BODY Issue ESPN The Magazine Featuring Iconic Images of: Eagles Offensive Line, Alex Honnold, Brooks Koepka, Amanda Nunes, Kelley O’Hara, Katelyn Ohashi, Chris Paul, Michael Thomas, Christian Yelich and more Golf legend Gary Player, in 2013, proving you can still have ripped abs at age 77.Over the past 11 years, through thousands of photographs of more than 200 athletes, ESPN's BODY franchise has helped change the way people think about the athletic form. Add to Cart In addition to the athletes below, the 11th annual edition of the issue will feature jersey-less pictures of CrossFit women’s champion Katrin Davidsdottir, NBA star Chris Paul, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, “Free Solo” climber Alex Honnold, UFC champion Amanda Nunes and gymnast Katelyn Ohashi. It's driven and shaped the conversation around what athletes look like and what it means to have a body that is perfect for your sport. March 1, 2019 - Kevin Durant, Rich Kleiman, Jay Williams . 1,—Kelley O’Hara, USWNT and Utah Royals defender,—Chris Paul, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard,—Lakey Peterson, World Surf League surfer,—Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints wide receiver,—Christian Yelich, NL MVP and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder,https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/omnisport/ba/af/brooks-koepka-082719-usnews-getty-ftr_o0jts9pxmfwe1u0z3sfmzdhku.jpg?t=-750345820&w=500&quality=80,September 4th go get a copy of the @ESPN Body Issue! According to ESPN, a photo gallery will be available online Sept. 4 and the magazine will be out Sept. 6. #ESPNBody. With the help of 20 brave athletes -- including Serena Williams, Adrian Peterson and Dwight Howard -- and an equally elite group of photographers, the debut issue immediately established itself as a cultural force.Since then, BODY has evolved into more than a stunning annual portfolio of images -- it's become a powerful storytelling platform, a trusted forum for athletes to share not only their strengths, but also their vulnerabilities. The first issue debuted on October 19, 2009. Visit ESPN to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball and more. It's a dialogue that we are proud of, and one we are committed to continuing in the years to come.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. It's inspired a deeper appreciation for what our bodies are capable of, the power they possess, the flaws they force us to accept, what they can overcome and where they can take us. The network announced in April the magazine would … Paralympic rower Oksana Masters daring to pose without her prosthetic legs in 2012. 1 Brooks Koepka had teased his appearance several days earlier on Instagram.—Scout Bassett, U.S. Paralympic Track and Field athlete,—Katrin Davidsdottir, CrossFit Women’s champion 2015 & 2016,—Eagles offensive line in 2018 Super Bowl: Brandon Brooks, Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, Isaac Seumalo and Halapoulivaati Vaitai,—Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns defensive end,—James Hinchcliffe, IndyCar Series driver,—Brooks Koepka, PGA Tour golfer and world No. ESPN the Magazine's BODY Issue was born in October of 2009 with a singular mission: to celebrate the incredible power of the athletic form. The Body Issue is an edition of ESPN The Magazine that features dozens of athletes in nude and semi-nude photographs, which is intended to rival the annual Swimsuit Issue from Sports Illustrated. 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. ESPN The Magazine's annual "Body Issue" is going out on a high note.The latest installment, which will be the final print edition of the magazine's feature, will include a reigning MVP, a Hall of Famer and an entire NFL offensive line.PGA Tour golfer and world No. Take a first look inside the 2019 ESPN Body Issue, featuring photos of athletes Brooks Koepka, Kelley O'Hara, Katelyn Ohashi and more. Transgender duathlete Chris Mosier sharing his powerful transitioning story with the world in 2016. Check out some of the images: What we've learned: Every body has a story.