The social media star and United States women’s rugby viral powerhouse annihilates female stereotypes at the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Jul 28, 2024: United States forward Ilona Maher runs with the ball against Brazil back Gabriela Lima during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Several of her patented cold shoulders went viral in for USA Women’s Rugby Sevens to guarantee a spot in the quarterfinal before facing host-country France for the top spot in Pool C.Even better than Maher’s stiff arms is her social media messaging, often with empowering messages by being self-deprecating and genuine, the latest of which is her mocking the expected run-out to the field vs. the reality.
U.S. Olympic athlete Ilona Maher poses for a photo at the USOC Media Summit in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Mariott Marquis. / Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY SportsMatthew Graham has over 20 years of media experience and oversees The Athlete Lifestyle On SI. He has had previous leadership roles at NBC Sports, Yahoo, and USA TODAY, where he co-founded For The Win .
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