tyra banks hottest pictures

Even if you didn’t subscribe to Sports Illustrated, you knew about this now legendary shot.

Tyra was the first African-American model to be featured on the cover, earning that honor not once, but twice in the mid-90s.

It’s time to face facts. Summer is on its way out and while we’re sad to see it go, it’s the prime time to bask in the rays of some super sexy swimwear courtesy of the top swimsuit models of all time.

We’re talking 70s trailblazers, 80s legends, 90s supermodels and the new wave of bathing beauties.

These icons of the surf and sand sizzled in everything from revealing bikinis to surprisingly seductive one-pieces, providing plenty of inspiration along the way regarding how to style swimwear.

So without further ado, let’s dive right in and check out the swimsuit models who made the biggest splash.