Mikayla Holmgren shoots her video submission for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Search. (FOX 9)
(FOX 9) - A Minnesota woman is hoping to become the first person with Down Syndrome to be featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
In 2017, Mikayla Holmgren became the first woman with Down Syndrome to compete in a state Miss USA pageant. While she didn't win the competition, she won the Spirit of Miss USA and Director’s awards that night.
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2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Features This History-Making Model
The debut Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue hit newsstands in February 1964. Editor Andre Laguerre discovered when the sports calendar slowed during the winter months; he could fill that chilly void with photos of warm destinations and hot women, and readers would enjoy it. He was right.
Since that first issue, it’s regularly appeared at newsstands each February up until last year, when it came out for the first time in May. In 1997, Sports Illustrated transformed the special edition from a section within an issue into its own stand-alone issue, separate from the weekly magazine.
Photos: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Has 8 Rookie Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit unveiled eight rookie models for its 2020 edition of the popular magazine on Friday.
The swimsuit issue is among the most-popular magazine editions in the world. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit revealed eight rookie models on its Instagram page on Friday.
“Being constantly pushed, inspired, and surrounded by strong, diverse, and beautiful women inside and out was the highlight of working with SI Swimsuit and what makes it an absolute dream. It is truly a family and a place where women can feel empowered and beautiful in their own ways!” SI Swimsuit rookie Josephine Skriver said.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Announces Casting Call for 2021 Rookie Class | PEOPLE.com
Over the years, the annual open casting call has helped SI Swimsuit discover break-out stars including Camille Kostek, who landed a solo cover in 2019
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On Tuesday, the iconic franchise kicked off the open casting call in partnership with coconut water brand Vita Coco to give both aspiring and established models the opportunity to meet with the SI Swimsuit team in hopes of earning a coveted Rookie spot in the 2021 issue.
The first round of Swim Search entries will be submitted and reviewed digitally due to the coronavirus pandemic , according to a press release.
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Bock recalls first appearing in the mag: 'I was
The Canadian model, who has made eight consecutive appearances in the magazine, joined Olivia Culpo and Jasmine Sanders for the 2020 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue , which was unveiled Monday morning. The trio was photographed in November by veteran Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photographer Yu Tsai in Bali.
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The 27-year-old and The Society Management talent first made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2013. But she insisted this year's issue is extra special as it's being celebrated for its diversity. Bock spoke to Fox News about appearing in the sizzling cover, how she stays in bikini-ready shape all year long, as well as how she copes with tough times.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit teams with retailer to launch 'inclusive' new swimwear line
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is dipping its toes into retail with an "inclusive" line of branded swimwear, just in time to sizzle for summer.
The legendary magazine announced its inaugural partnership with Venus Fashion on Monday, hyping the collection as "new and inclusive" on Twitter.
'Age does not define you': Laguna Beach's Karen Pierce, 65, enters Sports
The day was not unique, except it was the day after the Laguna Beach resident's 65th birthday. Not that any of her friends knew that.
"I was laying in bed," Pierce said. "I thought, 'That's what I'm going to do for my birthday. I'm going to enter the Sports Illustrated swimsuit competition, and I'm going to have to tell the world that I'm 65.'
"It was really empowering. It was like I carried this burden for so many years, being ashamed of my age and hiding from it."
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Nina Agdal unveils her summer-ready beach bod on Instagram |
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model recently took to Instagram where she proudly showcased her bikini body on the beach. According to U.K.'s DailyMail , Agdal has been spending lockdown in the Hamptons with her boyfriend, Jack Brinkley Cook .
The 28-year-old rocked a gold and maroon string bikini as she posed on the sand with the ocean visible behind her.
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