The former LSU Tiger was chosen to be one of four covers to grace the front of the issue, joining Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles, entrepreneur Lauren Chan, and Oscar-nominated actress, Emmy-Award winning director, and producer Salma Hayek.

Dunne, who is making her third straight appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, recently announced her retirement from gymnastics after winning a 2024 NCAA championship and a 2025 SEC championship with LSU. She's one of the most popular sports figures in the world with a social media following of over 10 million.

The LSU alum has been in the glossy two times previously, with the third time being the charm that landed her on the cover.