Katie Austin Heats Up SI Swimsuit 2025 With Bold Bikini Video

Katie Austin is back for her fifth consecutive year with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and her sizzling new video proves she’s only getting better!

Kicking off her 2025 return, the 31-year-old fitness entrepreneur lit up social media with a vibrant video shot on a sun-drenched beach in Barbados. Dancing barefoot to Britney Spears’s “Gimme More,” Austin radiated pure summer joy, capturing the carefree, confident energy that her fans have come to love.

In the playful clip, Austin rocked a daring taupe crochet bikini by Andi Bagus, which highlighted her toned abs and sun-kissed glow. The fringe-style details and open thong back added a bold touch to her beach look, perfectly complementing her fun, fearless energy. As photographer Ben Watts captured her in action, Austin seamlessly transitioned from bubbly dancer to smoldering model, captivating viewers with her magnetic presence.

Fellow SI Swimsuit model Hunter McGrady summed it up perfectly, commenting, “Bombshell!!!” 2024 rookie Sharina Gutierrez chimed in with, “I mean the definition of fierce,” while Lauren Chan added, “More more more!!!”

Austin’s journey with SI Swimsuit began in 2021 when she co-won the brand’s Swim Search open casting call—a dream she had been chasing since 2017. Her perseverance paid off, and the following year, she earned the title of co-Rookie of the Year after an unforgettable shoot with James Macari in Montenegro.

Since then, Austin has traveled the globe with SI Swimsuit, gracing the pages with stunning photoshoots in Portugal, the Dominican Republic, and now Bermuda for her 2025 feature. Each shoot has showcased her unwavering passion, poise, and positivity, making her an integral part of the SI Swimsuit family.

“As an athlete my entire life, I always wanted to be a part of the Sports Illustrated family,” Austin previously shared. “I first applied in 2017: Never give up!”

When she’s not turning heads in SI Swimsuit, Austin dedicates her time to empowering women to lead active, balanced lives. Her Katie Austin App has become a go-to platform for fitness enthusiasts, offering hundreds of workouts across various lengths, styles, and difficulty levels. As a certified fitness trainer and health coach, Austin also emphasizes the importance of fueling the body with nutritious meals while encouraging her audience to indulge in sweet treats and comfort foods in moderation.

“My brand aligns perfectly with SI Swim as our entire motive is to inspire females to feel the best version of themselves,” Austin said. “This represents so much more than photos in a magazine.”

Beyond her app, Austin hosts in-person fitness classes, giving her followers hands-on guidance and empowering them to embrace healthy living with confidence.

Fitness runs in Austin’s blood. As the daughter of legendary fitness coach Denise Austin and retired professional tennis player Jeff Austin, she was immersed in the world of health and sports from an early age. This foundation instilled in her core values such as discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, which continue to shape her career today.

“I think sports at a young age taught me determination, taught me teamwork, leadership, time management, and how to work with other people,” Austin told the New York Post. “I’m very grateful that I was involved in sports at a very, very young age.”

Austin also has a background in sports hosting, having previously worked with Fox Sports West for two years and landing high-profile gigs at the Super Bowl and ESPY Awards. She’s expressed interest in returning to her roots, saying, “I would love to get back into sports hosting since that was kind of my roots.”

Austin’s success is a testament to her relentless drive and ambition. She has kicked down numerous roadblocks by staying focused on her long-term goals and envisioning where she wants her career to go.

“I still know my career is just getting started, so make decisions not based on today or even this year—make decisions based on 20 years from now,” she shared. “Making sure you’re always thinking about the length of your career is really important, especially in an industry that can go so up and down.”

Austin’s 2025 return to SI Swimsuit promises even more jaw-dropping moments, with her latest shoot in Bermuda capturing her vibrant spirit and stunning physique. Her journey from a hopeful aspiring model to a seasoned SI Swimsuit staple is proof that dreams really do come true—with a lot of hard work and determination.