American Olympic rugby medalist Ilona Maher makes support for president clear
No one was having more fun at the Paris Olympics than U.S. rugby sevens star Ilona Maher. Maher has been a constant trending topic on social media with his TikTok videos and has also been a dominant force on the field, leading his rugby sevens team to a bronze medal victory over Australia. CLICK HERE […]
US Rugby hero Ilona Maher stars for SI Swimsuit with Olympic medal
Ilona Maher, a member of the U.S. women's rugby team that incredibly won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, can now add the honor of being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her list of accolades. Maher appeared on the cover of the magazine's digital September issue with her medal in hand. “I was […]
Ilona Maher latest Olympic winner to call out quality of bronze medal
The 2024 Olympic medal may not last. U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on Monday and admitted she was “a little hurt” just a few weeks after winning the bronze medal. Maher, 28, was asked by the comedian if she wore her medal, to which she replied yes, and […]
Ilona Maher’s authentic body positivity
Growing up in Burlington, Vermont, Ilona Maher played softball, basketball and field hockey, but it wasn’t until she discovered rugby at age 17 that she found her groove. “The sport was just right for my body,” she recalled in a June interview. interview. Maher has long been made to self-identify as to what “fits” her […]
Ilona Maher is about to become your favorite Olympian
One of the best things about the Olympics is that every time the world championships begin, a breakout star is born. Every four years, the world sees a new star in a sport it’s never seen before. A star has been born in the world of women’s rugby in the United States. Meet Ilona Maher, […]