No one personifies the All- American surfer girl in a Swim suit more than uber-model Christie Brinkley. Here she is catching rays in a red-white and blue flag inspired one piece.

The 1981 Cover of Sports Illustrated Swim edition showed off her sculpted physique and natural glamor in a pinky lavendar bikini that captured the feathery look of the pelicans and seabirds behind her on Captiva Island.

Christie Brinkley‘s 1000 kilo-watt smile, perfect features, tawny golden locks and athletic,womanly form made her the choice for three consecutive covers for Sports Illustrated‘s famed Swim Issues from 1979-1981, the first time anyone appeared three times in a row.

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