The initial cover photo was taken by Mark Kauffman on June 9, 1954, and depicts Milwaukee Braves slugger Eddie Mathews taking a mighty swing against a non-pictured New York Giants hurler, as the crowded Milwaukee County Stadium grandstands rise in the background and the lights sparkle down from above, illuminating the ...

It is the leading sports magazine in the United States. Sports Illustrated is published by Meredith Corporation, though the magazine's intellectual property is owned by Authentic Brands Group.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually by American magazine Sports Illustrated and features female fashion models, celebrities and athletes wearing swimwear in various locales around the world.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has grown from being an issue of Sports Illustrated magazine created to fill space at a time of year with little sports news into a major marketing franchise that includes a special separate issue, a website, television specials, calendars, books and enormous amounts of advertising ...

A swimsuit is an item of clothing designed to be worn by people engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, diving and surfing, or sun-orientated activities, such as sun bathing. Different types may be worn by men, women, and children.

The Point After: A back-page column featuring a rotation of SI writers as well as other contributors. Content varies from stories to opinion, focusing on both the world of sports and the role sports play in society.

Unlike regular swimsuits, which are designed mainly for aesthetic appearances, swimsuits designed to be worn during competitions are manufactured to assist the athlete in swim competitions. They reduce friction and drag in the water, increasing the efficiency of the swimmer's forward motion.

81 At 81, Stewart is the oldest cover model in history of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, breaking the record set last year by Maye Musk, who was 75 at the time of her appearance. Also on their own covers this month are actress Megan Fox, model Brooks Nader and singer Kim Petras.

A swimming costume is a term more commonly used in the UK and refers to a one-piece swimsuit that covers the torso and groin area. It is often used by women, but can also be worn by men. A swimsuit is a generic term that can refer to any type of clothing designed for swimming.

So, should you wear underwear underneath swimwear? In general, you should never have to wear any underwear under your swimsuit. If it is a one piece, you don't need to wear a bra or panties. If it is swim trunks, swim shorts or swim briefs, you usually shouldn't wear underwear underneath those either.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is published annually by American magazine Sports Illustrated and features female fashion models, celebrities and athletes wearing swimwear in various locales around the world. The highly coveted cover photograph has been considered as the arbiter of supermodel succession.

Main target audience The target group of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED are predominantly young (ø 42 years old) educated and successful men with above-average Net household income.