I’m not the athlete that I was when I was younger and was never even close to olympian level. But a huge part of why I was a competitive runner and martial arts guy was to have a physique that I enjoyed showing off. I wouldn’t want my genitals discussed on broadcast TV, but I loved the attention to my musculature.
ESPN’s Bodies issue is fantastic. I love the range of athletes that they portray: sumo wrestlers, pro golfers from the seniors division, race horse jockeys are just. some of the widely varied athletes that they portray in a body-positive manner.