Liv Dunne’s very cheeky ‘SI’ Swim throwback defies end of bikini season

Abby Tegnelia

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Liv Dunne’s very cheeky ‘SI’ Swim throwback defies end of bikini season image

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Gymnast phenom and NIL OG Livvy Dunne is the reigning Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover star. And the magazine is celebrating all year long.

In its latest post on their cover model — you'll have to click on the embed below — the brand revisits her cheekiest thong bikini look, modeling a tiny animal print suit with a bright yellow cover-up. Her blonde hair looks straight from the ocean, as she looks over her shoulder in the beachy pic taken in Bermuda.

“Olivia Dunne modeled so many incredible swimwear pieces for her 2025 SI Swimsuit photo shoot, it’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite,” SI Swim captioned its share on X (formerly Twitter). “But if we’re being honest, this Tropic of C bikini makes a strong case for top honors.” It then links to an article (that has more pics) on the string bikini:https://bit.ly/4gkHFcT”

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In addition to her appearance on the cover, Dunne also hit the runway for the Sports Illustrated Runway Show in the spring. The sold-out, VIP-only finale to Miami Swim Week also starred Dunne’s fellow cover models Lauren Chan and Jordan Chiles, plus models from the issue including Ellie Thumann, Xandra Pohl, Penny Lane, Jena Sims, Alix Earle, Nicole Williams English, Ilona Maher, Katie Austin, Ali Truwit, Camille Kostek, Achieng Agutu, Jasmine Sanders and Denise Bidot.

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Dunne appeared at the VMAs this year, but has otherwise spent much of the season supporting her boyfriend of two years, Paul Skenes, who is a star pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Abby Tegnelia

Abby is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has been a prolific lifestyle and celebrity news writer and editor for more than 15 years. She has served as News Director at In Touch, reporter/writer at Us Weekly, reporter at New York magazine, and has written for national and international titles including Marie Claire, Glamour, Huffington Post and Expedia.