The wait is over… sexy Olympic swimmer
Amanda Beard is not only posing in Playboy as we’d originally discovered last month – she’s got the COVER of the July 2007 issue! The issue – which will be on stands this Friday, June 8th features a topless Beard with a strategically placed arm to hide the goodies – on the cover that is. On the inside… we finally get to see what we’ve been imaging about ever since she was in FHM.
Beard won 3 Olympic medals in the 1996 games – but once she matured and hit 18 – the very gorgeous athlete has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as well as other men’s magazines. This Playboy issue is landmark for Beard’s fans – this is her first appearance in the nude.
Of course the debate and online chatter has already begun with some accusing Beard of demeaning herself – or demeaning women’s sports. She’s got a hot body and she ain’t tough to look at – why is it OK to appear dressed in athletic gear to sell products, but not OK to appear in the same skimpy clothing (or now without clothing) for her fans?