Sophie Cunningham Among Trio of Athletes Debuting in 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue

Key Points:

• Sophie Cunningham, Napheesa Collier, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will make their debut in the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, photographed in Fort Myers, Fla., showcasing their roles as empowering female athletes.
• Cunningham, a 29-year-old free agent and former Indiana Fever player, views her SI Swimsuit feature as a powerful statement about strength and versatility, and she will also debut as a broadcaster for USA Network during the 2026 WNBA season.
• Collier, a five-time WNBA All-Star and Minnesota Lynx player, recently signed a lucrative one-year supermax deal worth $1.4 million under the new collective bargaining agreement, while serving as co-founder of a women’s 3-on-3 basketball league and vice president of the WNBPA.
• Jefferson-Wooden, a 25-year-old track and field star, is a five-time World Champion and two-time Olympic medalist, having won gold and bronze at the 2024 Paris Games and achieving a historic 2025 World Championship treble in sprint events.
• Together, these athletes represent inspiring role models for young girls, demonstrating excellence both on and off the court and track.