Olivia Dunne Reveals Jaw-Dropping 'SI Swimsuit' Issue 60th Anniversary Photos

LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne, better known to her millions of fans as "Livvy," will grace the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for her rookie spread in the issue's 60th anniversary in May, after making her debut in the 2023 edition. And although the publication is still several months away, the 21-year-old shared a behind-the-scenes look on Tuesday, as well as some of the upcoming photos.

Whereas last year, Dunne worked with photographer Ben Watts in Puerto Rico for the internet-shattering photoshoot, this time the pair headed to Porto and North of Portugal for the 2024 issue.

"Last year I said it was a dream come true, and nothing’s changed. It’s still a dream come true. I can’t believe I can call myself a rookie. It feels unreal," Dunne gushed of her second outing with the magazine. "Ever since my last SI shoot, I feel like it just opened a bunch of new doors into the modeling world and media world. I announced at the ESPYs, I worked with new magazine brands, and it’s just been really cool."

"SI Swim means to me being comfortable in your own skin and being undeniably you, which is something I still work on to this day,” Dunne continued. "Body image is something that a lot of girls struggle with, especially young girls. In the sport of gymnastics, [body image is] a huge thing, and it’s something that I’m still working on to this day, being confident. But [Sports Illustrated] really helped me to see that it’s OK to not be perfect and to just be comfortable in your own skin."

"The decision to invite Livvy back to appear in the 2024 issue as a rookie was an easy one," explained SI Swimsuit editor in chief MJ Day. "Last year, we featured Livvy the D1 athlete, highlighting her accolades as an all-academic and an all star on the rise. This year, we are featuring Livvy as a well-established, industrious entrepreneur who is here to stay, who continues to break barriers, continues to work hard and forge an unforgettable path for herself and future generations of female athletes."

"Like all the incredible women that represent SI Swimsuit, Livvy stands out in her own unique and critical way," Day added. "We are so incredibly proud of what she continues to achieve and are so excited to welcome her back not as Livvy Dunne the LSU D1 gymnast, but Livvy Dunne, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie."

You can check out a sneak-peek of Dunne's new photos below, or head over to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to see the rest.