U.S. women's rugby star Ilona Maher took the 2024 Paris Olympics by storm with her dynamic performances on and off the field -- ultimately earning a bronze medal. A TikTok favorite, she's made her mark on social media with behind-the-scenes videos at the Summer Games. Now, she'll be taking her skills to the dance floor as a cast member of the 33rd season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Her popular Paris videos have covered:
Maher previously garnered attention at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with her videos on:
Apart from her social media fanfare, Maher has an accomplished athletic pedigree and career:
Father played rugby at Saint Michael's College
Began playing rugby at 17
Played rugby at Quinnipiac College for 3 years
Awarded the MA Sorensen Award for National Player of the Year in 2017
Olympics: 2024 Paris Olympics - Bronze medal; 2020 Tokyo Olympics - 6th (Team - Women)
World Championships: 2022 - 4th (Team - Women); 2018 - 4th (Team - Women)
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