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Jena Sims, wife of PGA Tour star Brooks Koepka, was revealed as one of the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swim Search winners on Friday.
“In an unprecedented move, each of the seven finalists in this year’s open casting call have been named co-winners of the Swim Search, and every single one of them will return to the fold as rookies in the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue,” the magazine said in a statement announcing the honor.
Seven woman in total were selected. In addition to Jena Sims, 26-year-old Achieng Agutu, 57-year-old Nina Cash, 33-year-old Sharina Gutierrez, 27-year-old Penny Lane, 32-year-old Brittney Nicole, and 29-year-old Berkleigh Wright will be featured in next year’s 60th anniversary swimsuit issue.
The 34-year-old Sims, who walked the Miami Swim Week runway while she was pregnant this past July, annually hosts the Pageant of Hope, which Sports Illustrated calls “the most inclusive pageant in the world.”
“Helping these incredible participants from all over the world feel beautiful on the inside so closely parallels the mission behind SI Swimsuit: It’s not about the body, but who’s in that body,” Sims said. “My passion is helping people and spreading joy. Together, I know we can make a positive impact in the world.”
“When you wake up and realize it’s 2023 Swim Search winner reveal day!” the SI Swimsuit Instagram account wrote on Friday alongside a video featuring 2023 rookie Nicole Williams English.
“When you wake up and don’t have to keep any more secrets about ROOKIES,” Sims replied in the comments.
The six other ladies to make the cut have quite a diverse background.
Berkleigh Wright is a cheerleader for the Denver Broncos.
Brittney Nicole once auditioned for America’s Next Top Model.
Penny Lane is certified holistic health coach.
Sharina Gutierrez is the founder of Mama Mantra, a community for mothers.
Nina Cash is a retired university associate dean.
And Achieng Agutu is a content creator and confidence advocate from Kenya.