Overview
- Sports Illustrated published first photos and a behind-the-scenes photo dump from the Botswana shoot by Ruven Afanador as teasers for the May 2026 issue.
- The brand confirmed returns of Alix Earle, Penny Lane, Achieng Agutu and Camille Kostek, and named Meredith Mickelson a 2026 rookie.
- Penny Lane marked her third straight year, sharing reels and writing that SI Swimsuit has been one of the most impactful parts of her life.
- Camille Kostek highlighted her ninth consecutive appearance and previewed additional on-location content to come.
- Meredith Mickelson, a 26-year-old Atlanta native with credits in Harper’s Bazaar, Rolling Stone and Vogue, called the Botswana trip life-changing.