Flawless three-time ‘SI’ Swim model, 23, stuns in sparkly bikini

Abby Tegnelia

Flawless three-time ‘SI’ Swim model, 23, stuns in sparkly bikini image

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Three-time Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Ellie Thumann, 23, took to social media to flaunt her enviable bikini body ahead of the Western finale of the 2025 Miami Swim Runway Show. Her outfit: a sparkly blue suit, denim shrug that covered just her shoulders, and cowboy hat.

The women danced in just their bikinis for the finale, so Thumann most likely expertly removed the shrug on the runway.

Thumann chose “Georgia Peaches” for the soundtrack to the Sunday, June 1 TikTok video.

@elliethumannlol

Year 3 COMPLETE! SI RUNWAY SUCCESS

♬ Georgia Peaches - Lynyrd Skynyrd

“Year 3 COMPLETE!” she captioned her share. “SI RUNWAY SUCCESS.” Over the selfie video she wrote, “That’s a wrap!”

Her look was a hit, with at least one fan commenting, “tell us where that little jean thing is from pllllzzzzz.” Another wrote, “This brings so much joy to my heart!”

The runway show — featuring mostly models from the 2025 issue of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition — streamed live on YouTube at 9 PM Saturday night, but some of the models hinted that they would post clips to their social media for people who missed it.

Others walking in the show were 2025 cover stars Livvy Dunne, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan (missing only Salma Hayek), plus models Jena Sims, Alix Earle, Xandra, Penny Lane, Ilona Maher, Katie Austin, Nicole Williams English, Ali Truwit, Camille Kostek, Achieng Agutu, Jasmine Sanders and Denise Bidot.

Reality TV stars Bethenney Frankel and Stassi Schroeder also hit the iconic runway.

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Abby Tegnelia

Abby is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has been a prolific lifestyle and celebrity news writer and editor for more than 15 years. She has served as News Director at In Touch, reporter/writer at Us Weekly, reporter at New York magazine, and has written for national and international titles including Marie Claire, Glamour, Huffington Post and Expedia.