London-based photographer and former biathlete Dominika Cuda has gathered cross-fit champions, ballerinas, horse riders and other sportsmen and women to capture their incredibly well-built physiques for an electrifying charity calendar.
“This is the third edition of the sports calendar, so it was much easier to coordinate with people from abroad as I had done it twice before,” Cuda told Bored Panda. “It wasn’t as much about choosing people as it was more about who appreciated the project and who wanted to participate. [The athletes] contacted me and I said that if they wanted to participate then they were more than welcome to join.”
While developing the idea of what the calendar should look like this year, Dominika ran into some financial problems. Even without funding, Cuda didn’t lose hope and continued her work. “I was the only one with the vision and I had no sponsor. Taking the risk, I funded the project myself.”
The pictures were taken at locations around Warsaw, Poland. The images come together to form a 300-page diary and personal planner for 2018, including daily training schedules and tables to record goals, achievements, and results.
The sales of the calendar contribute to the One Year Fund, which supports underfunded young athletes with footwear, clothing, and other gear. “I used to be a biathlete, so I know that chasing your dream requires funding for equipment and training,” Cuda said. “We reach out to the best and brightest, help them stay on their chosen path and motivate them in achieving their goals.”
Would you pick these men and women to guide you through 2018 over Australian firefighters? Let us know in the comments below!
More info: oneyearfund.org | Facebook | Instagram (h/t dyt)
Would have been nice if you added their name and/or sports discipline to see how the different sports shape their bodies.
That is exactly what I came here to mention
I hate to say it, but ME TOO! I was totally surprised to find that the pictures were not identified.
Exactly my words ;)
Yep. Like Scott, exactly what I was going to say. It's a little annoying.
I agree completely! I was thinking the same thing thru all of them, and they ARE brilliantly gorgeous! But, I thought it was for a calendar? There’s way more than 12pics!
I was disappointed I couldn't recognize anyone and then realized I was staring at butts, torsos, thighs instead.
Oh, big deal, so they're highly trained athletes with sculpted physiques and perfect, stunning, beautiful bodies, and flawless musculature and I forgot where I was going with this
Hahaha
Victor Calamity, I can tell you where you are going with this. The Gym lol
I'm not surprised you forgot what point you were going to make, after viewing these pictures all I can do is sit here with mouth agape staring in awe at what a difference constant training can achieve in the human body.
They were doing it for charity.
😂
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Lol love the ending to your comment. You realized you were whining and just stopped. Very funny. Thanks.
I believe the whole comment was constructed that way, to be funny. Kinda missed it, there.
Went to bed thinking I was a 9 , woke up saw this. Realized I'm a 4. Lol
Oh, don't worry, there are people out there for whom you're a total 10, believe me.
You do not look bad Hope, you are just not your type ;-)
Would have been nice if you added their name and/or sports discipline to see how the different sports shape their bodies.
That is exactly what I came here to mention
I hate to say it, but ME TOO! I was totally surprised to find that the pictures were not identified.
Exactly my words ;)
Yep. Like Scott, exactly what I was going to say. It's a little annoying.
I agree completely! I was thinking the same thing thru all of them, and they ARE brilliantly gorgeous! But, I thought it was for a calendar? There’s way more than 12pics!
I was disappointed I couldn't recognize anyone and then realized I was staring at butts, torsos, thighs instead.
Oh, big deal, so they're highly trained athletes with sculpted physiques and perfect, stunning, beautiful bodies, and flawless musculature and I forgot where I was going with this
Hahaha
Victor Calamity, I can tell you where you are going with this. The Gym lol
I'm not surprised you forgot what point you were going to make, after viewing these pictures all I can do is sit here with mouth agape staring in awe at what a difference constant training can achieve in the human body.
They were doing it for charity.
😂
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Lol love the ending to your comment. You realized you were whining and just stopped. Very funny. Thanks.
I believe the whole comment was constructed that way, to be funny. Kinda missed it, there.
Went to bed thinking I was a 9 , woke up saw this. Realized I'm a 4. Lol
Oh, don't worry, there are people out there for whom you're a total 10, believe me.
You do not look bad Hope, you are just not your type ;-)