5 Marvelous and Fierce Photos of Fitness Influencer Katie Austin in Montenegro

The three-time SI Swimsuit model is a Swim Search co-winner and was named co-Rookie of the Year in ’22.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 17, 2023

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro.

James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Fitness influencer Katie Austin is used to being in front of the camera. She is the creator, videographer, editor and main talent of the Katie Austin App and empire, where she shares regular workout videos—of all types and intensities—with her subscribers and fans, in addition to healthy recipes and lifestyle tips.

She’s also an SI Swimsuit model, who has posed for breathtaking beach features three years in a row. The 30-year-old, who co-won the Swim Search open casting call in 2021, was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City that year, and traveled to Montenegro for her rookie photoshoot, after which she was named 2022’s co-Rookie of the Year.

The Virginia native, who now lives in Los Angeles with her fiancé and puppy, returned to the fold this year, after being captured by James Macari in the Dominican Republic.

“The shoot is something you can’t really put into words. I cried when I got home just because it’s something you dream about for so many years, and then you realize it’s actually happening, and it’s indescribable. The thrill of the entire shoot day keeps your adrenaline high for days, but at the same time, I think people need to know it’s hard work,” Austin recalled about her rookie feature. “As a [Division I] athlete... I have always done everything I possibly can, across all of my platforms, to empower women to be their true, authentic selves. I’ve always championed that strong is sexy. I can’t wait to build a community with SI Swimsuit.”

Below are six breathtaking photos from Austin’s rookie photoshoot with James Macari in Montenegro.

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by L*Space. Bracelet by SOKO. Anklet by Electric Picks.

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Vitamin A.

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Melissa Simone. Bracelets by IPPOLITA.

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by ViX Paula Hermanny. Bracelets and rings by SOKO.

Katie Austin photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. Bracelets by SOKO.

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Published Dec 17, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.