Overview

• Jordan Chiles, a key contributor to Team USA's gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been named a cover model for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
• She joins Lauren Chan, Olivia Dunne, and Salma Hayek Pinault as one of four cover stars in the issue, which will be available on May 17, 2025.
• Chiles has spoken openly about her past struggles with body image, including calling herself 'ugly almost every day,' and views this opportunity as a celebration of her self-acceptance journey.
• Her mother, Gina Chiles, reacted emotionally to the cover reveal, expressing pride in her daughter's transformation and resilience through years of challenges.
• The issue also features other Paris 2024 Olympians, including Suni Lee, Gabby Thomas, Anna Hall, and Ilona Maher, further highlighting the cultural crossover of athletes in mainstream media.