Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalist, 56, says husband took casting call snaps: 'It's never too late

Nina Cash, 56, a top 12 finalist in this year's Sports Illustrated Swim Search, said she was inspired by Kathy Jacobs, who became known as "the oldest rookie" at age 57.
Nina Cash, 56, a top 12 finalist in this year's Sports Illustrated Swim Search, said she was inspired by Kathy Jacobs, who became known as the oldest rookie at age 57.
The retired university associate dean and mother of three from California is a top 12 finalist in the 2023 Swim Search.

Introducing the 2023 SI Swim Search Final 12 - Swimsuit

Introducing the 2023 SI Swim Search Final 12 - Swimsuit

57-year-old model makes stunning return to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

SI Swimsuit Unveils the Trailblazing Winners of the 2023 Swim Search Open Casting Call - Swimsuit

Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalists revealed

Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalists revealed

Meet the inclusive cast of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway show

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56-year-old model Kathy Jacobs makes sizzling Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue debut