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.