Kate Upton will appear on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition for a third time.

It is by no means a record. Elle Macpherson holds the title for most Swimsuit covers with five.

Upton appeared on the swimsuit cover in back-to-back years in 2012 and 2013.

She is engaged to Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.

Upton has been a Sports Illustrated covergirl for more than just swimsuits. Here are all her appearances (including that one time she was a Braves fan):

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