The next generation Sports Illustrated is here!
The iconic issue of Swimsuit magazine has officially kicked off its 2025 roster with an all-star lineup of athletes, including golfer Nelly Korda, Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, Olympic track and field star Gabby Thomas and Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu.
“We’re thrilled to kick off our 2025 season with an outstanding lineup of powerful female athletes,” Editor-in-Chief MJ Day shares in a statement. “This remarkable group, which includes Olympic medalists, world champions and record holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sport.”
She continues, “They defy stereotypes and stand up for equality, inspiring young women to envision themselves as both athletes and leaders. At SI Swimsuit, we’ve always celebrated the future of women, and there’s no better way to honor these remarkable achievements than by featuring in the pages of our issue .”
Suni Lee for Sports Illustrated.
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Lee, 21, does SI debut three months after helping Team USA win gold in the team finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics — plus winning bronze on bars and the all-around. In a photo from the upcoming issue, the athlete is lounging by the pool in a chocolate brown bikini, with a tattoo of the Olympic rings on her forearm.
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Gabby Thomas for Sports Illustrated.
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Thomas, 27, who took home three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, poses for SI in a sassy mustard yellow one piece. Her long, dark hair is parted down the middle and has subtle blonde highlights.
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Nelly Korda for Sports Illustrated.
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Norda, who is currently ranked world no. 1 female golfer, strikes a pose with ocean waves crashing in the background. The 26-year-old wears a white triangle bikini top and high-waisted bikini bottoms.
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Eileen Gu for Sports Illustrated.
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Gu, 21, channels Pamela Anderson Baywatch character in her SI shot. The skier wears a red one-piece swimsuit with a high neckline, long blonde hair styled in a bouffant bun.
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In August of Sports Illustrated published the debut of Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher in the magazine. At the time, Day called the move “a shift in the narrative.”
“Ilona Maher gracing the cover of our September digital issue is more than just a celebration of her sporting achievements – it’s a powerful statement,” Day said at the time. “Ilona is a contemporary role model of strength, conviction and authenticity, while at the same time exemplifying the indomitable spirit of an inspirational human being. Her ability to break down barriers, on and off the field, resonates deeply with women everywhere.”
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