2021 Sports Illustrated Swim Search: Meet Finalist Lewis Freese

#34;I really hope it becomes more clear each year that SI Swimsuit is truly a brand that cares about representation," the Minnesota native tells PEOPLE

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Lewis Freese is 1st male finalist in Sports Illustrated swimsuit model search history - Good Morning America

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Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue's first male model could be Lewis Freese

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Lewis Freese Is Sports Illustrated Swim's First Male Model

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