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Jordan Chiles Celebrated as 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Star

The Olympic gold medalist and NCAA champion reflects on her journey of self-acceptance, athletic success, and breaking barriers in media representation.

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, 24, is one of four cover stars for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, marking her debut in the publication.
  • Chiles joins actress Salma Hayek Pinault, model Lauren Chan, and collegiate gymnast Olivia Dunne as featured cover models.
  • The gymnast posed in a brown Bad N Bare swimsuit at The Boca Raton, photographed by Ben Horton, for her cover shoot.
  • Chiles, who overcame body-image struggles and intense coaching pressures, described the opportunity as a 'dream come true' and a celebration of her journey to self-acceptance.
  • This achievement follows a standout year for Chiles, including an NCAA uneven bars championship win for UCLA and the release of her New York Times bestselling memoir, 'I’m That Girl.'