Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Ushers in a New Era of Sports and Fashion Modeling for 2025, Live Casting Updates: Cameron Brink and More

Sports Illustrated ushers in a new era of sports and fashion modeling with the 2025 Swimsuit Issue, promising to celebrate the achievements and style of some of the world’s most influential athletes. The magazine released an exclusive preview of this year’s issue on Thursday, highlighting a number of trailblazers including sprinter Gabby Thomas, gymnast Suni Lee, golfer Nelly Korda and skier Eileen Gu.

Shot by photographer Ben Horton in the sun-drenched locales of Boca Raton, Florida, the issue highlights the athletes’ unique sporting journeys and their growing influence in the fashion world. The “Swimsuit” issue will be released next spring. Additional athletes and cover stars will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Here are some of the athletes already announced. Come back for updates.

Cameron Brink

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Cameron Brink makes a seamless transition from dominating on the basketball court to making a mark in the fashion world. After an impressive collegiate career at Stanford, the WNBA rookie with the Los Angeles Sparks has become known for her eye-catching pregame tunnel look that redefines the intersection of sport and style. Brink recently starred in a Skims campaign, modeling Kim Kardashian’s signature neutral underwear alongside other basketball players. Her Paris Fashion Week debut last month, where she sat front row at Balenciaga, further cemented her status as a rising force in the fashion scene.

Eileen Gu

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Freestyle skier Eileen Gu’s career is a testament to her versatility. A three-time Olympic medalist and the first Chinese athlete to win gold at the X Games, Gu has made waves in both sports and fashion. She made her runway debut for Louis Vuitton in the brand’s Cruise 2023 collection and graced the covers of Vogue Hong Kong and Harper’s Bazaar Singapore. Her campaigns for Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Victoria’s Secret showcase her ability to seamlessly combine athletic prowess with high fashion appeal.

Jordan Chiles

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Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles continues to shine both in and out of competition. After making her Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games, the Oregon native helped lead the U.S. gymnastics team to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chiles is a Winter Cup and Pan American Games champion, but her influence goes beyond gymnastics. As an advocate for mental health and body positivity, she uses her platform to inspire confidence and self-acceptance, making her a role model for athletes and fans alike.

Gabby Thomas

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Sprinter Gabby Thomas has established herself as one of track and field’s brightest stars. After winning bronze in the 200m and silver in the 4x100m relay at the Tokyo Olympics, Thomas triumphed at the 2024 Games in Paris with three gold medals in the 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Thomas, the Known for her grace and strength, she is also committed to empowering women and combines her sporting achievements with a commitment to inspiring the next generation.

Nelly Korda

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As the best golfer in the world, Nelly Korda continues to raise the bar in her sport. She was named the LPGA’s 2024 Rolex Player of the Year and is one of only three players since the 1970s to win five consecutive tournaments on the tour. Aside from that, Korda collaborated with Scandinavian brand J. Lindeberg and designed a winter 2022 collection that reflects her personal style and combines functionality with elegance.

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