Well this is quite an achievement in Western Civilization. Sports Illustrated has picked their first transgender person to grace their swimsuit issue.
Meet the Rookies: Valentina Sampaio https://t.co/k7Nxfw92yR pic.twitter.com/fjJx73WLog
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) July 10, 2020
"I feel strong, and I feel inspired to fight, not just for me but for everyone that I represent." – SI Swimsuit 2020 rookie Valentina Sampaio https://t.co/CJCrL0qb4E pic.twitter.com/0F0h6eXXeY
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) July 10, 2020
And here’s an interview with the… model:
Valentina Sampaio for Sports Illustrated Swim 2020.💣 pic.twitter.com/7GuLyxomP3
— Freja Línnea (@frejablom) July 10, 2020
And here’s a look at some of their other models, for uh, further investigation of this important issue:
Get ready for SI Swimsuit 2020! Ready for more? Click here: https://t.co/0k5jnGimRq pic.twitter.com/xT3y0POuVA
— Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) July 8, 2020
Yup. What a time to be alive.