Athletes Suni Lee and Gabby Thomas Join Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for 2025

Suni Lee, a U. S. Olympic gymnast who won gold this summer, is diving into a new challenge. She's posing for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2025 issue, along with two other superstar athletes. Lee, aged 21, was photographed in Boca Raton, Florida, wearing a brown bikini. She's not the only one making waves. Olympic freestyle skier Eileen Gu and track star Gabby Thomas are also joining the lineup. Gu, a Stanford student, and Thomas, who won three gold medals at the Paris Games, had their shoots in the same sunny location.What's it like to be part of this iconic magazine? Lee shared a behind-the-scenes peek, writing, "Is this real life? ? ? " on her Instagram Story. The editor in chief of SI Swimsuit, MJ Day, is thrilled with the new additions. She believes these athletes "defy stereotypes and champion equality, " inspiring young girls to dream big.