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Livvy Dunne Lands First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover in 2025 Issue

The retired LSU gymnast joins Salma Hayek Pinault, Jordan Chiles, and Lauren Chan as cover stars, with the issue set to release on May 17.

LSU Tigers gymnast Olivia Dunne warms up on floor during the 2024 NCAA Women's National Gymnastics Semifinals at Dickies Arena.
Olivia Dunne of the LSU Tigers prior to a meet against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on March 14, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama.
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Overview

  • Livvy Dunne, 22, has been announced as one of four cover stars for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her first time on the cover.
  • The photoshoot, captured by photographer Ben Watts, took place on the beaches of Bermuda, with Dunne wearing an asymmetrical zebra-print bikini.
  • Dunne shares the spotlight with actress Salma Hayek Pinault, gymnast Jordan Chiles, and model Lauren Chan as this year’s cover stars.
  • This marks a significant milestone in Dunne’s transition from NCAA gymnastics champion to media personality and model, following her retirement in April 2025.
  • The issue, featuring a total of 34 models and athletes, will hit newsstands on May 17, continuing Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s tradition of celebrating cultural influencers and athletes.