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Katie Austin Models Teeny Tiny Watermelon Print Bikini From 2023 SI Swimsuit Photo Shoot

The 2022 co-Rookie of the Year returns to the magazine this week.

Ananya Panchal

Katie Austin

Katie Austin.

Katie Austin is always dropping throwback behind-the-scenes content from her SI Swimsuit photo shoots, and her latest IG post might be the most exciting clip yet. The 29-year-old returns to the magazine this week after being photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.

Austin, who was named co-Rookie of the Year after her feature in the 2022 issue, shared a stunning clip that showed off her toned and sun-kissed body in a teeny tiny watermelon print bikini. She danced around to Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin’s hit song,“I Like It.”

“ATTN: SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT LAUNCHES NEXT WEEK!!! @si_swimsuit 🥳 can’t wait to be back for another year🤍 thankful for you ALWAYS @mj_day,” she captioned the video. “AND the best part is, you all can celebrate with us next weekend in Hollywood, FL at the @hardrockholly 🎉 get your tickets for fun parties, meet + greets, and more on @si.tickets 💫.”

“HOT OMGGGGG,” commented fellow 2022 co-Rookie of the Year Christen Harper.

“LETS GO,” added soon-to-be five-time SI Swimsuit model Brooks Nader.

“UNREALLLLLLL,” wrote 2023 rookie Mady Dewey.

“Cutie," Rachell Vallori applauded. “So happy for you.”

“Omg!!! Our juicy crochet suit was made for you,” gushed swimwear brand Chloé Rose. “So excited to have you wearing it 🫶💖💓🍉.”

Get ready for the hottest event of the year! The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss the Swimsuit Issue Launch Party. Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of glamour, beauty and fun.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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