2014 SI Swimsuit Model Tournament
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#161
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until October 30. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 12, Match 7
Kate Upton vs. Alicia Hall
Vote: http://snack.to/qhjl695k
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Group 12, Match 8
Melissa Keller vs. Jarah Mariano
Vote: http://snack.to/q7ciyk9t
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Group 13, Match 7
Paulina Porizkova vs. Irina Gerasimenko
Vote: http://snack.to/qh9sgm8p
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Group 13, Match 8
Yasmeen Ghauri vs. Michaela Bercu
Vote: http://snack.to/q7k52pmh
Group 14, Match 7
Bar Refaeli vs. Pixie Peterson
Vote: http://snack.to/qhmab3fn
Group 14, Match 8
Izabel Goulart vs. Ana Paula Araujo
Vote: http://snack.to/q7p8wn3u
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#162
Today’s results are in!
Group 43
Niki Taylor (77.8%) defeated Jamee Becker (22.2%)
Laetitia Casta (81.0%) defeated Sonia Dara (19.0%)
Group 44
Gigi Hadid (60.0%) defeated Yvette Sylvander (40.0%)
Sunny Bippus (56.3%) defeated Rita Tellone (43.7%)
Group 45
Britta Dubbels (82.4%) defeated Roshumba Williams (17.6%)
Bregje Heinen (76.2%) defeated Lena Kansbod (38.9%)
My spin:
Not much time for me today, so just a quick thought! Laetitia Casta, Gigi Hadid, and Bregje Heinen all look like the favorites of their respective groups. We’ll see what happens next! 
What are your thoughts? Post and share them!
The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
Thanks for voting!
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#163
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until October 31. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 15, Match 7
Heidi Klum vs. Lauren Mellor
Vote: http://snack.to/q7t52pmh
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Group 15, Match 8
Kylie Bax vs. Cris Urena
Vote: http://snack.to/qhpab3fn
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Group 16, Match 7
Petra Nemcova vs. Dominique Piek
Vote: http://snack.to/q7h8wn3u
Group 16, Match 8
Molly Sims vs. Kay Hughes
Vote: http://snack.to/qhn0oilj
Group 17, Match 7
Rebecca Romijn vs. Aurelie Claudel
Vote: http://snack.to/q7uf4jic
Group 17, Match 8
Jenny Brunt vs. Paula Warner
Vote: http://snack.to/qhjqr5s9
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#164
Today’s results are in!
Group 46
Angela Lindvall (85.7%) defeated Carre Otis (14.3%)
Juliana Martins (68.4%) defeated Zoe Duchesne (31.6%)
Group 47
Sara Sampaio (80.0%) defeated Damaris Lewis (20.0%)
Selita Ebanks (57.9%) defeated Apollonia van Ravenstein (42.1%)
Group 2
Kathy Ireland (54.5%) defeated Samantha Hoopes (45.5%)
Valeria Mazza (65.0%) defeated Maggie Smith (35.0%)
My spin:
This completes three of the five full round robin cycles, so the haves and the have-nots are starting to become more clear. In Group 46, Carre Otis looked like one of those haves, but she was exposed by Angela Lindvall, as Angela wiped her out. Juliana Martins now looks like the true contender for first place, but there’s still a lot that can happen in this group, so nobody is out of it.
In Group 47, Sara Sampaio and Selita Ebanks both remained unbeaten in this year’s tournament, and they appear to be on a collision course towards first place.
Finally, there’s the start of our 4th round robin cycle in Group 2, and we had ourselves a great match between #2 ranked Kathy Ireland and hot rookie Samantha Hoopes. Both entered the match unbeaten, and Kathy just barely survived. The victory puts Kathy in first place, but she does have one match remaining against a tough opponent in Valeria Mazza. Samantha’s four Group Stage matches are over, and she’s made a great case for a wild card spot in the Knockout Stage. But, she now plays the waiting game to see what happens elsewhere.
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The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
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#165
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What if there was another option like "can't decide"? Also what if both pictures (if there is always going to be one of each for comparison) were from the same type of source (eg. both a picture from the magazine or both from a video clip but not a mix of both since in that case the PQ is likely to be quite different between the two). Also what if the pictures were what most represents the source (eg. if from a video clip, a shot that shows what they were normally like in the clip).
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#166
What are your thoughts? Post and share them!What if there was another option like "can't decide"? Also what if both pictures (if there is always going to be one of each for comparison) were from the same type of source (eg. both a picture from the magazine or both from a video clip but not a mix of both since in that case the PQ is likely to be quite different between the two). Also what if the pictures were what most represents the source (eg. if from a video clip, a shot that shows what they were normally like in the clip).
Good ideas... thanks for the feedback. It's very tough and time-consuming for me to do this, so matching exact picture qualities is tough. I'd have to do this for my full-time job. I do try to, though... I actually try to match a similar pose for each model, when possible... but also select the most appealing photo for each. In short, the one that gives the model the best chance at winning. I also do not reuse photos unless there are no more choices. Some of the older models, for instance, have one or two photos, and that's it. Then, there's Monique Moura de Carvalho, who doesn't even have one that fully shows her face!
I'm not sure what the "can't decide" option would give us, other than to drive home the point that it's a tough decision. But, the point is to vote for the winner, so the "can't decide" votes would just be thrown out anyway. I think making that tough decision is a lot of the fun. Choosing Heidi Klum over Kay Hughes is easy... but choosing between Heidi Klum and Brooklyn Decker is awfully tough!
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#167
I'm not sure what the "can't decide" option would give us, other than to drive home the point that it's a tough decision. But, the point is to vote for the winner, so the "can't decide" votes would just be thrown out anyway. I think making that tough decision is a lot of the fun. Choosing Heidi Klum over Kay Hughes is easy... but choosing between Heidi Klum and Brooklyn Decker is awfully tough!
Yes it would let you know how many couldn't decide eg. didn't vote because they couldn't decide between the 2. eg. 80% can't decide and a small percentage vote for the winner. But without knowing what % couldn't decide it might look like it was a landslide/easy win for whoever won, but with the "couldn't decide" percentage it will help show you how close (or not) the vote was.
but also select the most appealing photo for each. In short, the one that gives the model the best chance at winning.
But picking the frame from a clip that isn't representative of the model or the video clip might not give them the best chance of winning, it might give them less chance.
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#168
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until November 1. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 18, Match 7
Vendela Kirsebom vs. Ana Paula Lemes
Vote: http://snack.to/qhp84jic
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Group 18, Match 8
Kristy Hinze vs. Brandi Quinones
Vote: http://snack.to/q7hmecj1
Group 19, Match 7
Ashley Richardson vs. Yasmin Brunet
Vote: http://snack.to/qhnf695k
Group 19, Match 8
Noemie Lenoir vs. Malia Jones
Vote: http://snack.to/q7u3yk9t
Group 20, Match 7
Rachel Hunter vs. Charissa Craig
Vote: http://snack.to/qhjlgm8p
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Group 20, Match 8
Natasha Barnard vs. Turia Mau
Vote: http://snack.to/q7ci2pmh
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#169
Today’s results are in!
Group 3
Marisa Miller (72.4%) defeated Lily Aldridge (27.6%)
Stephanie Seymour (90.5%) defeated Amy Wesson (9.5%)
Group 4
Cheryl Tiegs (64.7%) defeated Lynn Brophy (35.3%)
May Andersen (90.5%) defeated Louise Vyent (9.5%)
Group 5
Yamila Diaz-Rahi (75.0%) defeated Jessie Sanders (25.0%)
Melissa Haro (65.2%) defeated Valerie van der Graaf (34.8%)
My spin:
In each of the three groups, the favored models won easily to stay unbeaten, and all three groups are setup for showdowns for first place during the final round robin cycle. In Group 3, Marisa Miller and Stephanie Seymour will battle. In Group 4, it’ll be Cheryl Teigs and May Andersen, and in Group 5 it will be Yamila Diaz-Rahi vs. Melissa Haro. It should be a fun finish in these groups!
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The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
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#170
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until November 2. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 21, Match 7
Nina Agdal vs. Chanel Iman
Vote: http://snack.to/q71n0hpz
Group 21, Match 8
Sabrina Barnett vs. Kate James
Vote: http://snack.to/q7tjqunx
Group 22, Match 7
Elsa Benitez vs. Aline Nakashima
Vote: http://snack.to/q7h9ecj1
Group 22, Match 8
Michelle Alves vs. Sarah Nursey
Vote: http://snack.to/qhn8695k
Group 23, Match 7
Stacey Williams vs. Ann Peterson
Vote: http://snack.to/q7umyk9t
Group 23, Match 8
Dayle Haddon vs. Monika Schnarre
Vote: http://snack.to/qhjfgm8p
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#171
Today’s results are in!
Group 6
Daniela Pestova (76.5%) defeated Beri Smither (23.5%)
Marloes Horst (88.9%) defeated Karen Alexander (11.1%)
Group 7
Jeisa Chiminazzo (62.5%) defeated Irina Shayk (37.5%)
Lucia Dvorska (87.5%) defeated Amber Noelle Ehresmann (12.5%)
Group 8
Brooklyn Decker (91.7%) defeated Erin Gray (8.3%)
Fernanda Tavares (52.4%) defeated Shana Zadrick (47.6%)
My spin:
The upset of the day was in Group 7, where Irina Shayk became the highest seeded model to lose so far in the tournament, as she fell to the very impressive Jeisa Chiminazzo. Lucia Dvorska is now in the lead in the group, and she’ll put it away with one more victory. But, that victory will have to come at the hands of Irina herself. If Lucia wins, then she finishes in first place. If she loses, then either Irina or Lucia will finish in first place, depending on the final vote count. Jeisa finishes the Group Stage at 3-1, but she cannot claim first place in the group. No matter what happens in the Irina vs. Lucia match, Jeisa will finish either behind or tied but losing the tiebreaker (total vote percentage).
In Group 8, Brooklyn Decker and Fernanda Tavares both improved to 3-0, so it will come down to the final match between those two to decide first place in the group.
Finally, Group 6 is looking like it’s Daniela Pestova’s to lose. Daniela just needs to beat underdog Karen Alexander in her final match, and first place in Group 6 is hers.
What are your thoughts? Post and share them!
The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
Thanks for voting!
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#172
I don't understand how Irina lost 
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#173
yes...Irina losing is very surprising
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#174
yes...Irina losing is very surprising
I agree. The fact that Jeisa won was surprising enough, but the margin of victory is quite shocking. That's why this tournament is so interesting, though. You never know what results may come.
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#175
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until November 3. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 24, Match 7
Tyra Banks vs. Emily Ratajkowski
Vote: http://snack.to/qh3av8am
Group 24, Match 8
Tori Praver vs. Hannah Ferguson
Vote: http://snack.to/q7n8gm8p
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Group 25, Match 7
Chrissy Teigen vs. Kara Young
Vote: http://snack.to/qhi0df03
Group 25, Match 8
Karen Mulder vs. Julie Henderson
Vote: http://snack.to/q7jfb3fn
Group 26, Match 7
Judit Masco vs. Michelle Vawer
Vote: http://snack.to/qh5q7lqi
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Group 26, Match 8
Renee Simonsen vs. Jessica Van Der Steen
Vote: http://snack.to/q7xnqunx
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#176
Today’s results are in!
Group 9
Veronica Varekova (87.5%) defeated Shirley Mallmann (12.5%)
Jocelyn Javits (60.0%) defeated Audrey Quock (40.0%)
Group 10
Anne Vyalitsyna (56.0%) defeated Ehrinn Cummings (44.0%)
Lujan Fernandez and Veronica Blume DREW (50%-50%)
Group 11
Christie Brinkley (52.2%) defeated Yesica Toscanini (47.8%)
Bridget Hall (61.9%) defeated Melania Knauss (38.1%)
My spin:
It was a day of close calls for some top models. In Group 10, Anne V was pushed to the limit by previously unbeaten Ehrinn Cummings, but Anne prevailed to move into first place in the group with one match left to play. In Group 11, Christie Brinkley was pushed even harder by the similarly unbeaten Yesica Toscanini. Christie won by a nose and moves into first place, but Yesica’s 3-1 finish in the Group Stage will certainly make her a strong contender for one of the wild card spots. Finally, we had our 4th draw of the tournament, as Lujan Fernandez and Veronica Blume could not be separated. Veronica is still winless in the tournament, but she’s been close to a win every match. She deserves to have more than her one point in the tables.
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#177
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until November 4. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 27, Match 7
Carol Alt vs. Louise Forsling
Vote: http://snack.to/q7umwn3u
Group 27, Match 8
Carolyn Murphy vs. Ariel Meredith
Vote: http://snack.to/qhjfoilj
Group 28, Match 7
Kim Alexis vs. Monica Bellucci
Vote: http://snack.to/q7c34jic
Group 28, Match 8
Hilary Rhoda vs. Libby Otis
Vote: http://snack.to/qh9lr5s9
Group 29, Match 7
Daniella Sarahyba vs. Jean Pelton
Vote: http://snack.to/q7ki695k
Group 29, Match 8
Lana Ogilvie vs. Isabeli Fontana
Vote: http://snack.to/qhmsv8am
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#178
Today’s results are in!
Group 12
Kate Upton (73.1%) defeated Alicia Hall (26.9%)
Jarah Mariano (52.6%) defeated Melissa Keller (47.4%)
Group 13
Paulina Porizkova (90.5%) defeated Irina Grasimenko (9.5%)
Yasmeen Ghauri (58.8%) defeated Michaela Bercu (41.2%)
Group 14
Bar Refaeli (96.4%) defeated Pixie Peterson (3.6%)
Izabel Goulart (86.4%) defeated Ana Paula Araujo (13.6%)
My spin:
In Group 12, Kate the great took control of the group with another easy win, this time over Alicia Hall. Melissa Keller was tied with Kate for first place, but she lost a close match to Jarah Mariano, so both Jarah and Melissa sit at 2-1 on the tournament. As of now, Kate has nearly wrapped up first place in the group. There is no way for Jarah to catch her because of the tiebreaker, and the only way Melissa can do so is to beat Kate by at least an 81%-29% margin in their next matchup. That seems incredibly unlikely… Kate may be beaten from time to time, but almost never by that margin.
In Group 13, Paulina Porizkova continued to thrash her competition, as she won her third straight match in which she received over 90% of the vote. Yasmeen Ghauri also won to stay even with Paulina at 3-0, so it will come down to their match the final round robin cycle.
Group 14 has a couple of standout performers in Bar Refaeli and Izabel Goulart. Both won easily for the third straight match, so just like in Group 13, this group will come down to the final match between these two juggernauts.
What are your thoughts? Post and share them!
The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
Thanks for voting!
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#179
Today’s matches are now live and open for voting!!
Voting for these matches is open until November 5. Use the link under each matchup to vote, which will literally take about a second to do. Please vote only once, since duplicate votes do not count.
More information about the tournament, including standings, brackets, results, and all matches can be found here.
Thanks for voting, and check back tomorrow for new matches!
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Group 30, Match 7
Cintia Dicker vs. Babette March
Vote: http://snack.to/qhkigm8p
Group 30, Match 8
Tannia Rubiano vs. Estelle Lefebure
Vote: http://snack.to/q7tj2pmh
Group 31, Match 7
Chandra North vs. Kadra Ahmed Omar
Vote: http://snack.to/qhp5b3fn
Group 31, Match 8
Amber Smith vs. Alyssa Miller
Vote: http://snack.to/q7h9wn3u
Group 32, Match 7
Jessica White vs. Vanessa Lorenzo
Vote: http://snack.to/qhn8oilj
Group 32, Match 8
Sheila Roscoe vs. Sue Peterson
Vote: http://snack.to/q7um4jic
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#180
Today’s results are in!
Group 15
Heidi Klum (53.3%) defeated Lauren Mellor (46.7%)
Kylie Bax (75.0%) defeated Cris Urena (25.0%)
Group 16
Petra Nemcova (63.6%) defeated Dominique Piek (36.4%)
Molly Sims (87.5%) defeated Kay Hughes (12.5%)
Group 17
Rebecca Romijn (64.7%) defeated Aurelie Claudel (35.3%)
Jenny Brunt (57.1%) defeated Paula Warner (42.9%)
My spin:
Lots of interesting matches today. Let’s start at the top, in Group 15, where Heidi Klum narrowly defeated rookie Lauren Mellor to move into a tie for first place. A victory over Kylie Bax in her next match seals up first place for Heidi. If Lauren does end up short in her quest for first place, she has at least put up a great showing during the tournament, and she’s in contention to advance as a wild card.
In Group 16, Petra Nemcova took care of South African hottie (and personal favorite of mine) Dominique Piek, and one match remains for Petra to lock up first place. That match won’t be easy, though, as Petra will face the also unbeaten Molly Sims, who easily beat up on Kay Hughes.
Finally, in Group 17, Rebecca Romijn entered play behind French stunner Aurelie Claudel, but she withstood Aurelie’s challenge and moved into control of the division. Rebecca can wrap up first place with a win in her final Group Stage match against Jenny Brunt. Jenny has won 2 of her 3 matches, but I don’t think she’ll be able to withstand the barrage of Rebecca votes.
What are your thoughts? Post and share them!
The latest group tables/standings can be found here.
Thanks for voting!