WNBA Star Cameron Brink led a roster of female athletes redefining strength in women’s sports.
THE Los Angeles The Sparks forward showed off her own athletic and powerful physique as she posed for The question of strength, a one-of-a-kind editorial project that redefines how strength is perceived in women’s sport.
Aveeno and TOGETHXR teamed up to launch the issue, which also features star dancer Misty Copeland, swimmer Ali Truwit and soccer star Sophia Wilson.
Brink was photographed dribbling a basketball in an eye-catching black mini dress and high-heeled boots, adding a sophisticated element to the look with a pair of square-framed glasses.
Athletes discussed how they choose to define strength, from recovery and reinvention to motherhood and elite performance.
Brink, whose young WNBA career was once impacted by injury, said her strength lies in “balance, belief and self-respect.”
WNBA star Cameron Brink led a roster of female athletes redefining strength.
The Sparks forward showed off her own athletic physique while posing for The Strength Issue.
She also argued that femininity deserves its place in women’s sport, rejecting the idea that it affects a player’s commitment to their game.
“When people see my femininity, they question my orientation,” she explained.
Brink suffered a season-ending torn ACL during his rookie season in 2024, but made a triumphant return to the court last year.
The 24-year-old averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game throughout the 2025 WNBA season.
The six-foot-four star has also become known for her eye-catching “tunnel cuts”, linking her fashion sense to match days.
Copeland, the first black principal dancer in the 75-year history of the prestigious American Ballet Theater, also took center stage in the matter.
The ballerina, who retired last fall, was photographed posing on pointe, looking stunning in a sienna-colored silk dress.
Copeland pulled the flowy skirt to one side, showing off her incredible toned legs.
Ballerina Misty Copeland was also featured in the issue, which is a project started by Aveeno and TOGETHXR.
She was the first black principal dancer in the 75-year history of American Ballet Theater.
The 43-year-old became ABT’s first African-American principal dancer in 2015.
During her historic stage career, the Kansas City native challenged the stereotype of what a ballerina should look like.
Just like Brink, Copeland has also had to deal with his fair share of injuries. She suffered stress fractures in her tibia and, more recently, a hip replacement.
USWNT star Wilson, one of the most recognizable faces in women’s soccer, was photographed kicking a soccer ball as her long, flowing locks fanned out behind her.
The 25-year-old cut an elegant figure in a navy halter neck dress, matching colored knee high socks and black stiletto heels.
The Portland Thorns forward did not play at all in 2025 as she was on maternity leave and gave birth to daughter Gianna in September.
American Paralympic athlete Truwit completed the quartet, stunning on her own cover in nothing but a chocolate brown leotard and beige pumps.
The swimmer is no stranger to strength and resilience, having lost her leg in a shark attack in 2025.
Sophia Wilson, one of the most recognizable faces in women’s football, has joined the problem
Paramlympic swimmer Ali Truwit is no stranger to resilience after surviving a shark attack
The attack, which occurred while she was snorkeling, forced Truwit to undergo a below-the-knee amputation.
However, just a year later, Truwit reached the podium at the Paralympic Games in Paris, having won the silver and bronze medals.
As part of The Strength Issue, she spoke about the strength needed to recover from limb loss and champion visibility for para-athletes.
As the collaboration champions the strength of female athletes, women themselves put their own stories in the spotlight, celebrating the recovery, repair and restoration routines that support strength.
“At Aveeno, we believe women express their strength in countless ways, from pushing boundaries and defying expectations to taking on the quieter work of recovery and repair,” said Kirsten Hurley, Aveeno U.S. Sales Manager.
“Our brand partnership with TOGETHXR encourages athletes who embody resilience every day, and we are proud to support them with solutions that help build strong, healthy skin. When women feel restored and supported – starting with the skin they are in – they are empowered to take on whatever comes next.
Kati Fernandez, Chief Content Officer of TOGETHXR, added: “As a company built to champion equality, representation and real impact in women’s sports, we are already seeing a shift in how women’s power is redefining culture in real time. That’s why we’re proud to work with Aveeno on The Strength Issue. This is for every woman who showed up, worked and never needed anyone to tell her she was strong.
