Who made history by appearing on three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in 1979, 1980, and 1981?
Cheryl Tiegs
Christie Brinkley
Kathy Ireland
Elle Macpherson
Fact: Christie Brinkley became a Sports Illustrated icon when she graced the cover of the magazine’s Swimsuit Issue three years in a row — 1979, 1980, and 1981. This unprecedented streak cemented her status as one of the most recognizable and marketable supermodels of the late 20th century and elevated the Swimsuit Issue, transforming it into a launchpad for models to achieve mainstream celebrity. Brinkley’s success paved the way for the “supermodel era” of the 1980s and ’90s, when models like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Tyra Banks transcended the runway to become pop culture icons.
Correct Answer: Christie Brinkley