GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ILONA MAHER became a symbol of empowerment and strength after leading Team USA to its first Olympic medal in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Games which sparked her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover debut.
- Her candid remarks about body image and the limitations (and stupidity) of BMI challenge societal standards and promote realistic representations of athletes.
- MAHER’s advocacy for women in sports, both on and off the field, resonates with millions, and she has become an influential voice on social media.
Ilona’s SI cover and story click here
In case you didn’t see it, this is the amazing TikTok that started it all:
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