Newsalert: Models who walked in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Runway Show, including Olympian Ilona Maher, say they have faced a wave of appearance-related criticism following their inclusion in the show that aimed to include “women of all sizes, ages and races.”

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Models who walked in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Runway Show, including Olympian Ilona Maher, say they have faced a wave of appearance-related criticism following their inclusion in the show that aimed to include “women of all sizes, ages and races.”

Models who walked in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Runway Show, including Olympian Ilona Maher, say they have faced a wave of appearance-related criticism following their inclusion in the show that aimed to include “women of all sizes, ages and races.” https://t.co/tTDJnehUb1
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 10, 2026