Viral American gymnast dazzles in stunning naked photo shoot
Viral American gymnast Katelyn Ohashi has caused waves on social media after an extraordinary naked photo shoot for ESPN.
The UCLA gymnast - best known for the 'perfect 10' gymnastics routines that have taken the world by storm - ditched the leotards to bare all in the latest edition of the 'The Body' issue.
The ESPN initiative celebrates the different physiques of athletes around the world, with a particular focus on stars in American sport.
Ohashi told CNN in an interview last month about her experiences with body-shaming.
“I feel like, a lot of times, I’ve felt alone when I was going through all this stuff,” Ohashi said.
“Social media portrays one side of a person that they don’t mind you seeing, but the other parts are hidden and not so openly talked about."
The 22-year-old has now exposed those hidden parts in spectacular style, with her photoshoot a gravity-defying celebration of her body.
The directors of the photoshoot set up trampolines for the gymnast, capturing her in full flight in a series of eye-catching snaps.
Ohashi's impressive cameo in 'The Body' issue left fans in awe on social media.
Katelyn is the role model we need. In a time where people are made to feel that there appearance isn’t good enough. She comes along to show that we are all beautiful inside and out.
— Cuban Pete (@Halfmykingdom) September 4, 2019
yass my katelynn
— Indo.WTF (@indo_wtf) September 4, 2019
What a wicked photograph!
— Mer Brebner (@merbrebner) September 4, 2019
Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi poses naked for ESPN's September Body Issue https://t.co/ltu5dUzmTt via @Femail
— SLD (@DITUPAC3361) September 4, 2019
Goddess
— JackSilver (@JerZV) September 4, 2019
yesss i have to get that issue!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Qel4FvNjEn
— tv junkie (@loverboy12390) September 4, 2019
So inspirational! Thank you for being you, Katelyn!
— Joe Mama (@domoarigato1492) September 4, 2019
A freaking queen @katelyn_ohashi https://t.co/3drFBd8SXi
— Jordyn Dolan (@jordyndolan7) September 4, 2019
Another athlete whose images have taken social media by storm are Aussie basketball star, Liz Cabbage.
“It was pretty crazy. I was naked in front of like 15 to 20 people,” Cambage told the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the shoot.
Liz Cambage on ‘crazy’ nude photo shoot https://t.co/KEfhuOEzGw #sports
— THE PRESS (@pres5ar) September 4, 2019
“I think that’s why I’m nervous. I know my angles when I take Instagram photos, but this is out of my control, so it’s scary.”
Cambage promoting body positivity
Cambage has been a prominent advocate in promoting positive body image among young females.
“I was bullied since primary school, for everything,” Cambage said on Studio 10 earlier this year.
“Growing up for me, it was so hard. I had no one who was different to look up to.
“Australia isn’t the most diverse place when it comes to media and advertising.
“I literally had no one to look at on TV other than Beyonce and Rihanna — and I definitely do not look like those amazing women.”
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