The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is celebrating its 60th anniversary, and the latest edition promises to be a special one. Legendary stars, including iconic athletes like superstar sports couple Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, will grace its pages.
Bird, a retired WNBA star who previously posed for the SI Swimsuit in 2022, is excited to be back with her partner-in-crime, Rapinoe, who shot with the franchise back in 2019 and ’23. The duo posed together for a special Legends photoshoot that highlights their journey as gay athletes and partners.
Rapinoe shared her emotions about being part of the anniversary issue with her soon-to-be wife. She expressed how significant it is to be included in this historic event and how meaningful it is to share this experience with Bird. Though they acknowledge the outside significance of their inclusion in this legendary issue, they emphasized the personal importance of being able to do fun things together while sharing this momentous occasion.
In an interview, Bird expressed her excitement about being part of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’s 60th anniversary edition. She talked about how surreal it felt to be surrounded by professional supermodels and how joyful it was to experience this wild part of life together with Rapinoe – especially now that they are both retired. The duo expressed excitement about doing crazy things together and having fun laughs while posing for the magazine.
The 60th anniversary SI Swimsuit edition is set to hit newsstands on May 15th. It promises to be a celebration of sports legends and the bond shared by this superstar couple – making it a must-read for anyone interested in sports or entertainment news!
