Katarina Witt, born December 3, 1965, in Staaken, East Germany, is a retired figure skater who became an influential figure in sports. Witt's prominence peaked during the 1980s, especially due to her outstanding accomplishments in figure skating. She attained several Olympic and World Championship victories, demonstrating her remarkable skill and creativity on the ice.

Beyond her achievements as an athlete, Katarina Witt attracted attention for her daring choice to pose for Playboy magazine. In 1998, she was featured in a nude spread for the magazine, igniting conversations regarding athletes' decisions to reveal their sensuality outside of competitive sports.