UNCOVERS TO BE ON COVER

Danielle Herrington is a sight to sea in her pink bikini as the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl

The 24-year-old model took over from last year's cover star Kate Upton

Jack Ling

Published: 1:52, 22 Feb 2018

SCANTILY-clad Danielle Herrington makes a splash on her cover debut for Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition.

The 24-year-old model wore skimpy pink smalls while posing in the Bahamas for this year’s issue of the mag.

Danielle Herrington has made her cover debut for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition — Danielle Herrington has made her cover debut for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit editionCredit: 2017 Ben Watts SI

She took over from last year’s cover star Kate Upton, 25, who also models inside.

Last week Danielle wrote on Instagram: “This is my first cover ever and I am beyond speechless!

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The 24-year-old posed in the Bahamas for this year's issue — The 24-year-old posed in the Bahamas for this year's issueCredit: Sports Illustrated

Danielle takes over from Kate Upton who was last year's cover star

Danielle in Los Angeles with her front cover — Danielle in Los Angeles with her front coverCredit: Splash News

Danielle at the Philipp Plein fashion show during New York Fashion Week — Danielle at the Philipp Plein fashion show during New York Fashion WeekCredit: Getty - Contributor

Danielle is the third black woman to be featured on the cover — Danielle is the third black woman to be featured on the coverCredit: Instagram/Danielle Herrington

Danielle at the CR Fashion Book launch in New York — Danielle at the CR Fashion Book launch in New YorkCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Danielle posted online when she announced she would be on the cover: 'I dedicate this to all the young girls out there' — Danielle posted online when she announced she would be on the cover: 'I dedicate this to all the young girls out there'Credit: Instagram/Danielle Herrington

"I dedicate this to all the young girls out there.

"Work hard, surround yourself with good people who believe in you and your DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!”

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Danielle Herrington is the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl