In a surprising twist ahead of the Super Bowl, Brittany Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife, has secured a spot as a 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie.

The 28-year-old athlete and co-owner of the Kansas City Current, a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team, will grace the magazine's 60th-anniversary edition set to be released in May, according to Fox News.

"I never in my wildest dreams thought this would happen. I'm so thankful and honored and so excited to be here with this team," Brittany Mahomes said, expressing her astonishment.

"I'm so thankful and honored and so excited to be here with this team."

Mahomes, a former soccer player at the University of Texas at Tyler, sees the campaign as a representation of self-love and self-confidence.

She aims to empower women to embrace themselves and feel confident in all aspects of life.

"I want women to feel empowered to always be yourself, love yourself, and feel confident in whatever you do, and I think SI Swimsuit does, too," she said.

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Brittany Mahomes: Athlete, Entrepreneur, and Advocate

Despite her initial focus on soccer, Mahomes transitioned her passion for fitness, earning a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, and eventually became a certified personal trainer, Parade noted.

She now runs an at-home workout program named Brittany Lynne Fitness. Beyond her individual pursuits, Mahomes serves as a minority owner of the Kansas City Current, actively contributing to women's soccer.

Mahomes, alongside her husband, Patrick Mahomes, played a pivotal role in funding the construction of a new stadium specifically designed for the Kansas City Current - a groundbreaking initiative for women's sports.

She envisions this as a catalyst for other cities to invest in women's sports, providing female athletes with the infrastructure they deserve.

Photographed by Derek Kettela in San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize, Brittany Mahomes exudes confidence and grace in her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot.

Her choice of a Chief's red one-piece featuring strategic cutouts showcases her glamorous yet athletic aesthetic.

Brittany Mahomes, a mother of two, sees this opportunity as a testament to her journey, expressing gratitude for the unexpected chance.

Family Support and Admiration

Randi Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes' mother, expressed her admiration for her daughter-in-law's latest achievement.

At the NFL honors, Randi shared her awe, having seen all the pictures from the shoot.

She highlighted Brittany's discipline in maintaining a healthy diet, leaving Randi inspired to follow suit.

"She's so disciplined. I'll eat with her, and I'm like ordering, you know... And she's ordering very good, and I'm like, 'Girl, I want to do what you're doing,'" Randi told PEOPLE.

Brittany's disciplined approach extends beyond her fitness routine. Randi revealed how Brittany, during a shopping trip, sought style advice from her mother-in-law, ultimately choosing a dress that she wore to Patrick's Netflix show Quarterback red carpet event.

"She looked gorgeous," Randi recalled.

While the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit spread is yet to be officially released, fans can anticipate Brittany Mahomes modeling an array of vibrant swimsuits.

As she embraces this unexpected spotlight, Patrick Mahomes wife, Brittany, continues to inspire women with her dedication to fitness, entrepreneurship, and advocacy in women's sports.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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