Traveling to Botswana for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue was an incredible experience for brand models Achieng Agutu, Alix Earle, Camille Kostek, Penny Lane and Meredith Mickelson, as well as the magazine’s staff members. Penny Lane was photographed by Ruven Afanador in Botswana. You might share the spotlight with unexpected talentFor Mickelson, Botswana marked her rookie SI Swimsuit feature. | Ruven Afanador/Sports Illustrated“This has been my top goal for so many years,” Mickelson stated of becoming an SI Swimsuit rookie. More SwimNews from SI Swimsuit