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Gabby Thomas has become the latest addition to Sports Illustrated's star studded roster for the 2025 issue.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and track and field sensation Gabby Thomas has been revealed as the latest star athlete featured in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit 2025 edition.
Thomas, whose electrifying performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics captured global attention, joins the prestigious lineup that celebrates both athletic achievement and empowerment in the upcoming issue.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Thomas demonstrated exceptional prowess, clinching three gold medals to her record by winning the 200m sprint, the 4x100m relay, and the 4x400m relay.
Her achievements in Paris were nothing short of historic as Thomas surged to the finish line in just 21.83 seconds, ahead of Julien Alfred and Brittany Brown, who claimed silver and bronze, respectively in the 200-meter dash.
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In the 4x100m relay, Thomas joined forces with Sha’Carri Richardson, Twanisha Terry, and Melissa Jefferson to set a remarkable time of 41.78 second.
She capped off her Olympic journey in the 4x400m relay, teaming with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Shamier Little, and Alexis Holmes to secure victory in 3:15.27.
MJ Day, editor-in-chief of SI Swimsuit, expressed enthusiasm about Thomas’s involvement, emphasizing the magazine’s commitment to showcasing women who inspire change and embody strength.
“We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes,” Day said via Sports Illustrated.
“This remarkable group, featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and record holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sports. They defy stereotypes and champion equality, inspiring young girls to envision themselves as both athletes and leaders. At SI Swimsuit, we’ve always celebrated the future of women, and there’s no better way to honor these remarkable achievements than by featuring them on the pages of our issue.”
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Thomas joins a powerful group of athletes set to be highlighted in SI Swimsuit’s 2025 edition, which also includes LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne and gymnast Suni Lee, both Olympians and trailblazers in their own right.
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