Local Olympian and U.S. Team Rugby Sevens center Ilona Maher seems to be everywhere these days, but the Burlington native is one of the faces of Women’s Health in the latest issue. Maher, along with five other Olympians and Paralympians, are featured in an article about the hurdles they overcame on their road to Paris. In the article, the 27-year-old Vermont native talks about her love of rugby, her unexpected transition as a social media influencer, and how she’s using her TikTok account to promote the sport she loves and encourage body positivity. Maher will take to the field on Sunday, July 28, when Team USA’s opening game against Japan is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. EDITOR’S NOTE: Women’s Health is owned by Hearst, the parent company of WPTZ.
Local Olympian and U.S. Rugby Sevens team center Ilona Maher seems to be everywhere these days. And now the Burlington native is… Women’s Health It’s featured in the latest issue.
The article highlights the challenges Maher, along with five other Olympians and Paralympians, overcame on their journey to Paris.
In the article, the 27-year-old Vermont native talks about her love of rugby, her unexpected transition as a social media influencer, and how she’s using her TikTok account to promote the sport she loves and encourage body positivity.
Maher will play on Sunday, July 28, when the U.S. team’s first match against Japan is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.
Editor’s note: Women’s Health is owned by Hearst, WPTZ’s parent company.
