Age is but a number, and one woman is on a mission to prove it. Dr. Nina Cash, 57, from California, was crowned as one of the seven winners featured in the 60th Anniversary issue of Sports Illustrated in May 2024.
She may be inching towards her 60th birthday, but she's living life to the fullest. Although she initially ventured into modelling after high school, she eventually took a step back from the industry to focus on raising her daughter single-handedly. This led the mum to a career in higher education, specifically in the realm of continuing education and adult learning.
Nina bagged her undergraduate degree in Human Services, followed by a graduate degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. Eventually, she pursued a doctorate in educational leadership, fuelled by a passion for fostering learning and growth in individuals and communities. However, after hanging up her boots in 2022, Nina felt a pull towards re-visiting her modelling roots.
Towards the end of that year, she rolled the dice and submitted an application to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search 2023. Nina revealed: "To my surprise, I made it to the top 24 contenders, then advanced to the top 12, and eventually to the final seven. Finally, I was overjoyed to be named one of the co-winners, earning the opportunity to appear in the prestigious 60th Anniversary Issue in May 2024.
" She continued: "This unexpected journey has been a thrilling and fulfilling part of my encore career. Being featu.