Olivia Dunne’s SI Swimsuit Cover Is So Tiny, Even Mercury in Retrograde Can’t Distract You—Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking!
Added on May 16, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards
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Is it just me, or does Olivia Dunne’s latest leap from gym mats to sun-kissed sands perfectly sync with Mercury’s flirtatious dance through Taurus? Because while the stars suggest grounding energy and sensual vibes this May, Olivia isn’t just settling—she’s making waves, animal-print bikini and all, as she stomps onto the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover for the very first time. At 22, this LSU gymnast turned style icon stripped down and turned heads, owning that shallow Bermuda sea like a queen who knows exactly what she’s doing. And honestly, who could blame her? When your golden tresses cascade over sunlit waves and your “look-at-me-now” gaze locks the camera, maybe the universe is just giving you a nod: “Yep, that’s your moment.” So, what’s the cosmic secret sauce behind this glow-up? Could it be that Dunne’s mastery of the social media-verse and savvy brand hustle—her very own star-studded Mercury retrograde dodge—has paved the runway for this milestone? Fans sure think so, flooding Instagram with over 111,000 likes and a tidal wave of adoration that could rival Neptune’s pull. Feeling all kinds of proud and beyond grateful (aren’t we all when the universe aligns?), Olivia’s cover girl debut is more than just a photoshoot—it’s a statement about athletes rewriting their own rules, blending grit with glam. Ready to soak in every dazzling detail of this celestial crossover? LEARN MORE.
Olivia Dunne poses up a storm as she lands her debut Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover!
The gymnast and model can now add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl to her long list of accolades. At 22 years old, Dunne stripped down to an animal-print bikini that put her stunning physique on display for the new cover.
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Dunne took to Instagram and proudly showed off the cover, which was shot by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Kneeling on the shallow part of the sea, the athlete from LSU slightly parted her legs and slightly leaned forward as she placed one hand on top of her head while her other hand rested on her thigh.
Looking straight into the camera, Dunne exuded sultry vibes with her wavy golden looks flowing over her shoulders and back. Her makeup appeared light yet enough to highlight her striking features.
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“I AM A SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIM COVER MODEL!” Dunne proudly captioned the post, adding a light blue heart emoji. “Somebody pinch me! Thank you @mj_day for making my dreams come true, and @wattsupphoto for capturing this moment. Make sure to get your magazine! ;)”
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Many of Dunne’s fans went wild for the share. After only a few hours of going live on Instagram, the share has racked up more than 111,000 likes. Others also flocked to the comments section to shower the gymnast with compliments, amounting to over 1,200 messages.
Fellow gymnast Kailin Chio commented, “So well deserved,” while SI Swimsuit model Katie Austin wrote, “BEYOND PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!”
Haleigh Bryant remarked, “Beautiful. Stunning. Obsessed.”
Olivia Ponton also chimed in by telling Dunne, “Absolutely gorgeous.”
As for Xandra Pohl, she noted, “I’m screaming crying throwing up I’m so proud of you,” while Brooks Nader added, “I’m still staring.”
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Dunne’s SI swimsuit debut happened back in 2023 with a shoot in Puerto Rico, and in Portugal the following year.
SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day recently revealed why the gymnast is the perfect choice for this year’s cover.
“Olivia Dunne’s why goes far beyond the floor and bars—it’s about changing the game for athletes everywhere,” she said. “She was one of the first to leverage the power of name, image and likeness deals, building a brand that’s both financially successful and rooted in showing the real Livvy.”
Day continued, “She’s not just a social media sensation; she’s a pioneering force who has created opportunities for herself and, by extension, countless other athletes by demonstrating how to navigate the intersection of sports, business and digital influence.”
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As for Dunne, she’s beyond elated.
“Are you kidding me? Thank you so much. Oh my god, MJ, this is a dream come true,” the NCAA hottie said. “I can’t believe it. Oh my god. That photo is so good. That is crazy, I am a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. This bikini … this was the one. I felt like such a baddie in it. This is the best day of my life. This is so exciting.”
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