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Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher (/ɪˈloʊnə ˈmɑːr/ il-OH-nə MAR; born August 12, 1996)[2] is an American former professional rugby union player, podcast host, reality TV star, and social media personality. Known for her TikTok and social media presence, Maher has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars. Maher challenges gender norms and promotes body positivity. In December 2024, she signed for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league and began playing for them in January 2025. She won bronze with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Maher took up rugby at age 17, and went on to win three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) championships as a college player at Quinnipiac University. After debuting in 2018, she represented the United States national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympics. She is also known for her body positivity advocacy. As of April 2026, she is no longer playing rugby union and has not announced any plans to return to the game, but has remained active as an online personality.
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Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher (/ɪˈloʊnə ˈmɑːr/ il-OH-nə MAR; born August 12, 1996)[2] is an American former professional rugby union player, podcast host, reality TV star, and social media personality. Known for her TikTok and social media presence, Maher has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars. Maher challenges gender norms and promotes body positivity. In December 2024, she signed for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league and began playing for them in January 2025. She won bronze with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Maher took up rugby at age 17, and went on to win three National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) championships as a college player at Quinnipiac University. After debuting in 2018, she represented the United States national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympics. She is also known for her body positivity advocacy. As of April 2026, she is no longer playing rugby union and has not announced any plans to return to the game, but has remained active as an online personality.
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