From playing for the South Burlington School Rugby Football Club in her teens to making a name for herself in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ilona Maher doesn’t do anything halfway. She’s gone viral on TikTok, where her presence reaches millions, and she’s parlayed that success into other opportunities like being the first rugby player to compete on Dancing with the Stars. On the social awareness front, she’s advocating for body positivity and more recognition of women’s sports through her social media presence and other venues like her 2022 TEDx Talk.
