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Jordan Chiles Becomes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Star

The Olympic gold medalist and UCLA gymnast uses her platform to champion body positivity and inspire the next generation.

Apr 19, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins gymnast Jordan Chiles performs on floor exercise during the 2025 Women's National Gymnastics Championship at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jordan Chiles is one of four cover stars for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, photographed by Ben Horton at The Boca Raton in Florida.
  • The gymnast, who once struggled with body image and self-doubt, now embraces her journey and celebrates her body through her SI feature.
  • Chiles has recently achieved significant milestones, including publishing a best-selling memoir and winning the NCAA uneven bars championship for UCLA in April 2025.
  • Her feature in the SI Swimsuit Issue highlights her advocacy for self-acceptance, resilience, and representation in sports and media.
  • Chiles reflects on overcoming past challenges, including strict weight pressures and impostor syndrome, to inspire others to embrace their own unique journeys.