Simone Biles Displays Beauty and Strength in Vibrant Swimsuits on the Coast of Mexico

Simone Biles was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta.Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

As it turns out, Simone Biles’s skill doesn’t stop at the gym door. She’s not just an Olympic athlete and a record-smashing professional gymnast, she is much more—including, of course, a two-time SI Swimsuit model.

Everyone knows just what she can bring when steps onto the mat or the balance beam. But most some don’t know just how much good energy, power and poise she brings to the set of a swimsuit photoshoot.

Biles made her debut with the brand in 2017, traveling to Houston with Olympic teammate Aly Raisman for her photoshoot. Her impressive series of photos secured her a second SI Swimsuit feature in 2019, when she headed to Puerto Vallarta to pose in front of photographer Walter Chin’s camera lens.

The 26-year-old’s second appearance on the pages of the issue was no less impressive than her first. “I’m very excited,” she said while on set. She should’ve been, too. Not only was it a great experience, but it resulted in the most impressive and stunning series of photos.

Biles, of course, took the opportunity to display some of her gymnastic skills. Wearing a vibrant series of bikinis and one-pieces, she posed and showed off her strength.

We would never declare either of her features better than the other (we simply can’t, as they were both unbelievable), but we will say that her Mexico photoshoot was one for the books. Below are some of our favorite pics from the trip.

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

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