Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes and empowering women through social media

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Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher is breaking stereotypes and empowering women through social media
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Ilona Maher, known for her powerful physique and authentic attitude, has become a sensation in both rugby and TikTok.

Olympian Ilona Maher, known for her broad shoulders and powerful physique, has become a sensation both on and off the rugby field. Her authentic attitude has made her a standout in rugby and a TikTok star. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 pounds of muscle, Maher is a formidable presence on the field. She loves tackling and pushing her physical limits, a passion that began in her senior year of high school in Burlington, Vermont when she first tried rugby.

'I feel that I can be a beast and can play this very physical, aggressive sport while also keeping my femininity while I do it.'Maher has always felt big and feminine, even when others labeled her as masculine. She now sees a purpose in her physique, using it to excel in rugby and inspire other women to see their bodies' capability. She encourages women to get in the gym and push their limits, finding empowerment in their strength.

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