NEW YORK -- She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton, who is engaged to Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fifth woman to do so at least three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
She also appeared on the cover in the 2012 and 2013 issues.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include expectant mother Hannah Jeter, as well as tennis champs Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, and Olympic gold medal gymnasts Simone Biles and Aly Raisman.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.