Rayna Vallandingham absolutely slayed her rookie appearance in the 2025 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
Not only did the 13-time Taekwondo world champion lure her legions of fans to the swimsuit issue franchise — often flooding the magazine’s social media pages with adoring comments — but legacy fans couldn’t get enough of the 22-year-old’s micro bikinis that showed off her sculpted, graceful athlete’s physique.
“Rayna Vallandingham’s SI Swimsuit debut was a fierce, fashion-forward showcase of strength, confidence and individuality,” SI Swim captioned its Wednesday, November 5 share to X (formerly Twitter).
The post also included a link to an accompanying article about the star — including a few more photos of her in the colorful micro bikini in Jamaica.
“She brought her high-energy presence and signature poise to the beach, posing for photographer Yu Tsai in a range of bold, skin-baring looks,” reads the article in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. “Among the most unforgettable was a tiny pineapple bikini from Brazilian swimwear brand Lybethras that perfectly matched Vallandingham’s firecracker spirit.”
Rayna Vallandingham’s SI Swimsuit debut was a fierce, fashion-forward showcase of strength, confidence and individuality. Https://t.co/ir7tprHTSq pic.twitter.com/PlUPDUFZqF
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) November 5, 2025
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The outlet went on to say that swimsuit options ranged from “semi-thong to full coverage bottoms” that could be customized to “every body and comfort level.” “Its youthful aesthetic and flattering cut prove you don’t have to compromise style for fit—or vice versa,” it says. “Vallandingham rocked hers aboard a boat, letting her long, dark locks cascade over her shoulders and soaking up the golden Caribbean sun with ease.”
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