Amassing a huge following on social media since the Tokyo Games a few years ago, Olympic Rugby player Ilona Maher now counts among her fanbase 1.4 million on Instagram and 1.6 million more on TikTok.
Amassing a huge following on social media since the Tokyo Games a few years ago, Olympic Rugby player Ilona Maher now counts among her fanbase 1.4 million on Instagram and 1.6 million more on TikTok — a combined audience that blows past more well-known US Olympics stars like Noah Lyles or Katie Ledecky. And in just the few days since the Paris Games opened, those numbers have only continued to climb.
Maher clapped back saying she talked with her dietitian about BMI and “how it really isn't helpful for athletes.” “ BMI doesn’t really tell you what I can do. It doesn’t tell you what I do on the field, how fit I am, it’s just a couple numbers put together,” she said.
Body Image Social Media Olympics 2024
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Women's Rugby Star Ilona Maher Turns Olympic Village Into Love IslandIlona Maher started a TikTok series pretending that the 2024 Olympic Village in Paris is akin to the ‘Love Island’ villa
Read more »
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes and empowering women through social mediaIlona Maher, known for her powerful physique and authentic attitude, has become a sensation in both rugby and TikTok.
Read more »
Ilona Maher Talks Olympics, Social Media Career, and Bringing Rugby to the ForefrontThe rugby athlete and rising social media creator is shaping our 2024 Paris Olympic experience for the better.
Read more »
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher Just Launched a New Skincare Line for AthletesIlona Maher just launched Medalist, a new skincare brand with essentials to keep your face and body comfortable while staying active.
Read more »
USA Rugby announces men’s Olympic rugby sevens team in Chula VistaThe team is pursuing the USA Men’s rugby sevens’ first Olympic medal, 100 years after the U.S. won its last Olympic gold in rugby.
Read more »
Ilona Maher is everyone's favorite Olympian on TikTokIlona Maher, who captivated fans around the world on TikTok when she candidly showcased life as a rugby Olympian in Tokyo, is back for Paris 2024. She empowers women and raises awareness about her sport on her platform of over 1 million followers, but her strongest fan base may be at home. NBC News’ Savannah Sellers reports.
Read more »