Ali Truwit 2025: SI Swimsuit Runway Show

SI Swimsuit | Jun 1, 2025

Ali Truwit walks the SI Swimsuit Runway Show at Swim Week 2025, Achieng Agutu, Alix Earle, Bethenny Frankel, Camille Kostek, Denise Bidot, Ellie Thumann, Ilona Maher, Jasmine Sanders, Jena Sims, Jordan Chiles, Katie Austin, Lauren Chan, Midge Purce, Nicole Williams English, Olivia Dunne, Penny Lane, Remi Bader, Stassi Schroeder and XANDRA, along with 2025 Swim Search finalists Ally Mason, Dominique Ruotolo, Jilly Anais, Leticia Martinez, Raeann Langas and Tunde Oyeneyin.

Truwit is a Paralympic swimmer, Yale graduate and amputee advocate who made her SI Swimsuit debut in the 2025 issue after a life-changing shark attack resulted in the amputation of her right leg. She was photographed by Ben Horton in Boca Raton, Fla., just 17 months after the incident. Shortly after that, she went on to win two silver medals and break American records at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Truwit also founded the Stronger Than You Think Foundation, which focuses on access to prosthetics and water safety education. Her runway appearance marks a powerful moment of visibility and strength.

This year’s SI Swimsuit celebration at Swim Week blended fashion and empowerment in a way only this franchise can. The weekend kicked off with a beachfront brunch, included immersive poolside moments and culminated in a high-octane runway show on May 31 at the W South Beach. From iconic alumni to powerful rookies like Truwit, each woman brought her own story to the spotlight in a weekend dedicated to redefining beauty and confidence.

Trwuit walked the SI Swimsuit Runway Show on the second anniversary of her amputation surgery, which also marked her 25th birthday. Looking totally fierce, she rocked a Western-inspired ensemble consisting of the Denim Contrast Bikini Top ($89) and Bottoms ($89) from Denimcratic and the Medici hat ($680) from Zandria. She also wore the Serengeti Bikini ($99) from Andi Bagus featuring bright colors and animal print.

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ellie Thumann, Ilona Maher and Ali Truwit backstage at the W South Beach. Ellie swimsuit by Paramidonna. Ellie hat by Zandria. Ellie bolero by Denimcratic. Ilona swimsuit by Heavy Manners. Ali swimsuit by Denimcratic. Ali hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ellie Thumann, Ilona Maher and Ali Truwit backstage at the W South Beach. Ellie swimsuit by Paramidonna. Ellie hat by Zandria. Ellie bolero by Denimcratic. Ilona swimsuit by Heavy Manners. Ali swimsuit by Denimcratic. Ali hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Ali Truwit on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Denimcratic. Hat by Zandria. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated