Athletes in the ESPN Body Issue

The ESPN Body Issue stands out as a display of athletic prowess and physical beauty by highlighting sports icons who represent the pinnacle of fitness and serve as role models for those striving to reach their personal best in health and wellness endeavors.The athletes featured in the Body Issue are individuals who generously offer their expertise and experiences to empower others to strive for greatness.They are sought after speakers for events ranging from corporate gatherings, to health seminars and unique appearances.

Scout Bassett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Scout Bassett

Accomplished American Para Athlete

Scout Bassett has an amazing story to tell. Bassett spent the first seven years of her life in an orphanage after she was abandoned following a chemical fire that claimed her left leg. Even at a very

Liz Cambage - Motivational Sports Speaker

Liz Cambage

Former WNBA All-Star and International Basketball Player

Liz Cambage is one of the WNBA's best players and currently suits up for the Las Vegas Aces. Cambage garnered headlines when she set the league single-game scoring record in 2018 with 53 points in a g

Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir - Motivational Sports Speaker

Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir

2015 CrossFit Games Champion

Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir is the champion of the 2015 CrossFit Games. She had an inspiring run to the title, coming from third place and down 33 points on the final day of competition. Davidsdottir

Brandon Brooks - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brandon Brooks

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Champion Offensive Lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles

<p>Brandon Brooks was a standout offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected as a starter to the Pro Bowl in 2017. Brooks signed with the Eagles prior to the 2016 season. The Housto

Lane Johnson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lane Johnson

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman

Lane Johnson is one of the top offensive linemen in football with the Philadelphia Eagles. Since being selected by the Eagles with the fourth overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, he has been a consiste

Jason Kelce - Motivational Sports Speaker

Jason Kelce

Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Center for the Philadelphia Eagles

Jason Kelce spent his entire illustrious career at center for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles originally selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft and he went on to become one of the

Isaac Seumalo - Motivational Sports Speaker

Isaac Seumalo

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Lineman

Isaac Seumalo is an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles. Seumalo was originally selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Eagles. He was a part-time starter in his second seas

Halapoulivaati Vaita - Motivational Sports Speaker

Halapoulivaati Vaita

Detroit Lions Offensive Lineman

Halapoulivaati Vaita is an offensive lineman for the Detroit Lions. The Philadelphia Eagles originally selected him in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Vaita became a valued backup at right and

Myles Garrett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns Defensive End

Myles Garrett was the top overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was one of the most dominant defensive players in college football while at Texas A&M. Garrett was a two-time first-team All-American a

Amanda Nunes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Amanda Nunes

UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion

Amanda Nunes is one of the most talented mixed martial artists in the world. She is the reigning UFC women's bantamweight and featherweight champion. Nunes was the first women in organization history

Christian Yelich - Motivational Sports Speaker

Christian Yelich

Outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers

Christian Yelich is expected to be a foundational piece of the Milwaukee Brewers franchise for years to come.  The Marlins showed tremendous faith by signing the then 23-year-old Yelich to a seven-yea

Kelley O'Hara - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kelley O'Hara

Two-Time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist

Throughout her career ,Kelley O’Hara was an essential member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.  She played wingback and did not miss a minute in Team USA’s run to the 2012 Olympic gold medal. 

Katelyn Ohashi - Motivational Sports Speaker

Katelyn Ohashi

Former Gymnast and Body Positive Activist

Katelyn Ohashi is a former gymnast turned body positive activist. She was a six-time All-American at UCLA. In 2018, Ohashi helped the Bruins win the team NCAA Championship, while she also won gold on

Brooks Koepka - Motivational Sports Speaker

Brooks Koepka

PGA Tour Star

Brooks Koepka is one of the top golfers in the world today. Koepka is best known for winning the 2017 and 2019 U.S. Open and the 2018 and 2019 PGA Championship. With those victories, he became the fir

Chris Paul - Motivational Sports Speaker

Chris Paul

Retired 12-Time All-Star Point Guard

Chris Paul compiled one of the greatest careers of any point guard in NBA history. After two seasons at Wake Forest, Paul was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets with the 4th overall pick in the 2005 N

James Hinchcliffe - Motivational Sports Speaker

James Hinchcliffe

Canadian Race Car Driver in the IndyCar Series

James Hinchcliffe began his auto-racing career as a kart racer and then graduated to open-wheeled racing in 2003. The following year he made a splash on the Formula BMW USA circuit, earning top rooki

Alex Honnold - Motivational Sports Speaker

Alex Honnold

Adventure Rock Climber and New York Times Bestselling Author

Alex Honnold is one of the most accomplished and widely recognized rock climbers in the world, celebrated for his bold free solo ascents of America's most iconic cliffs—performed without ropes or safe

Evander Kane - Motivational Sports Speaker

Evander Kane

Star for the Edmonton Oilers

Evander Kane is a standout for the Edmonton Oilers. Kane began his NHL career when the Atlanta Thrashers selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He made the Thrashers th

Nancy Lieberman - Motivational Sports Speaker

Nancy Lieberman

Basketball Hall of Famer

Nancy Lieberman is a former professional basketball player and coach in the WNBA. Her career began at a young age when she was named to the USA Basketball roster when she was just 17 years old. She co

Lakey Peterson - Motivational Sports Speaker

Lakey Peterson

Former World Number One Surfer

Lakey Peterson is a Californian surfer who is ranked #3 by the Association of Surfing Professionals in North America and #6 on the ASP Women s World Ranking. In 2000, at the age of 5, while on a yearl

Michael Thomas - Motivational Sports Speaker

Michael Thomas

New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver

Michael Thomas is the latest standout wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.  The Saints selected Thomas in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.  He had a banner collegiate career at Ohio State.