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Bailey Colon

Bailey Colon

Joined: Apr 7, 2025

Bailey Colón is a writer on the Breaking and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit, Colón worked at the National Basketball Association where she served as a founding member of the ‘Starting 5’ newsletter and led editorial operations for the NBA App and dotcom. Colón is particularly passionate about the impact of athletics on popular culture, fashion and media. The New England native has a bachelor’s degree from Marist College in journalism and political science.

Penny Lane was photographed by Ben Watts in Portugal.

SwimNews

The 2023 Swim Search Winners Stunned During Their Historic Rookie Debuts

For the first time ever, the entire group of finalists secured rookie spots in the fold.

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Olivia Dunne

SwimNews

Olivia Dunne, Sophia Graves Team Up With Surprise Guests in New Raising Cane’s Ad

The Louisiana State University alumni had some adorable co-stars for their latest brand collaboration.

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Lori Harvey and Jordan Chiles

SwimNews

Before Jordan Chiles Repped This Swimsuit on the Runway, Lori Harvey Took it To Mexico

This Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble is clearly the perfect look for SI Swimsuit rookies.

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Lauren Chan and Hayley Kosan

SwimNews

Lauren Chan Channels Bold Boss Energy in Steamy ‘Cosmopolitan’ Feature With Fiancée Hayley Kosan

We can’t help but swoon over this duo.

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Hannah Jeter was photographed by Ben Watts in Tennessee.

The Behind the Scenes Details on Hannah Jeter’s SI Swimsuit Cover Shoot Make It More Iconic

Jeter scored a front-page spot on the magazine’s 2015 issue.

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Olivia Culpo

SwimNews

Olivia Culpo Shares Hilarious Video About Being Pregnant During ‘Hot Girl Summer’

The SI Swimsuit model has diligently chronicled her first pregnancy on social media.

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Ariel Meredith was photographed by Ben Morris on Route 66.

SwimNews

These Retro Route 66 Photos Are a Mood Board for Your Next Summer Road Trip

If you haven’t caught the travel bug yet, you sure will after seeing these pics.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.

Fashion

Brooks Nader Is a Beach Goddess in Show-Stopping Bikini Look

The brand staple’s stunning figure was on full display in this jaw-dropping number.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Yu Tsai in Tampa, Fla.

SwimNews

Photos That Prove Jasmine Sanders Is One of SI Swimsuit’s It Girls of the 2020s

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Ilona Maher was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. Sunglasses by Bonnie Clyde.

SwimNews

Ilona Maher Just Dropped a Bikini Photo That Has Everyone Doing a Double Take

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Ellie Thumann was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.

Fashion

Ellie Thumann’s Timeless Red Mini Dress Is Back on Our Feeds—and We’re Still Obsessed

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Leticia Martinez, Tunde Oyeneyin and Jilly Anais

SwimNews

2025 SI Swim Search Finalists Dish on Joining SI Swimsuit Sisterhood

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