Ilona Maher, the 28-year-old rugby sensation, has taken her athletic prowess off the field and onto the glossy pages of Sports Illustrated. Known for her exceptional skills on the rugby pitch, Maher now dazzles in an entirely different arena. Her debut as a cover star for the September digital edition of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue marks a new chapter in her multifaceted career, bridging the world of sports and fashion with an unexpected twist.
In the photos taken by Ben Watts on Fire Island Beach in Bellport, New York, Maher can be seen displaying her figure in different bikinis, swimsuits and accessories while posing for the camera.
The Vermont native, who recently led Team USA to its first bronze Olympic medal in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics, spoke to the outlet about how being involved in sports helped her fall in love with her body.
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