Ilona Maher, already a social media sensation from the Tokyo Olympics, is making waves again at the Paris Games. Known for her entertaining TikToks and Instagram posts, Maher is now catching attention on the field with a stellar solo try against Japan. Her impressive 80-meter run, complete with a powerful fend-off, had fans cheering and earned her another wave of followers. Maher’s goal? To boost the profile of women’s rugby in the U.S.
"I want people to see how incredible rugby sevens is," Maher said. "We need more recognition, especially in America."
The U.S. women’s rugby sevens team isn’t just winning games; they’re winning hearts. NFL veteran Jason Kelce and his wife, Kylie, were spotted cheering them on, a day after attending another U.S. women's sports event. Maher sees this as a golden opportunity to attract new fans to rugby.
"Having someone like Jason Kelce here is huge," Maher remarked. "It shows that rugby can be as exciting as football."
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