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Medals, Trophies, and Pink Wings: The Professional Athletes Who Walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Basketball star Angel Reese and Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee made history at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as the first professional athletes to walk on the runway—proof that these women can make their marks beyond the court and the mat.

By Moira Del Rosario October 17, 2025

This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was a mix of veterans and fresh faces, with even more surprises in store. Among the night’s most-talked about debuts were professional athletes Angel Reese, who stunned in pink lace and shimmering wings, and Sunisa Lee, who served 10s across the board in a pink jacket and shorts. Both are living proof that women can make their mark wherever they go.

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An Angel Earns her Wings

Basketball and fashion have always coexisted in Angel Reese’s world—from shooting 3-pointers to gracing magazine covers. The American athlete has long made it clear that women can shine on more than one stage. And shine she did on the Victoria’ Secret Fashion Show runway.

Professional Basketball player Angel Reese

Reese made a jaw-dropping debut with two looks: first, in floral-covered lingerie with a scarf of blooms draped across her arms—pink hues even Aphrodite would envy. Her second look was just as bold: a tied pink tee layered over pink lace lingerie, letting her glimmering wings take center stage.

From Beam to Runway

Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee has braved the spring floor, the uneven bars, the vault, and the 4-inch beam—the pink runway was just another stage she was ready to conquer. Having already made her mark in fashion, it was only fitting that Victoria’s Secret took notice of the rising style star. The result? She breezed down the runway with a smile as bright as her hoop earrings.

two-time Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee

Under the PINK Class of 2025, she was a dazzling sight in a pink sports bra paired with low-rise shorts—all pulled together with a winged pink jacket. Her effortless walk mirrored the grace of her twists and her perfectly stuck landings.

Diversity has many forms. For Victoria’s Secret, it doesn’t stop at size inclusivity—the new face of diversity is a woman who can walk through many chapters of her life, who has faced trials and triumphed on every stage. This year, it included women who have won medals and trophies—and finally, their pink wings.

Featured Image and Photos: ANGEL REESE, DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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