From empowering women in sports to making hilarious Tiktok videos, Ilona Maher has made her name in U.S.A Rugby. Ilona always teases her fan with jokes about finding a potential partner and getting married but as of now she is still single!
Ilona Delsing Rosa Maher was born on on August 12, 1996. Hailing from Burlington, Vermont, she is an American rugby union player.
She is a standout player who has played in high-profile competitions and proven her prowess. She gained notoriety in U.S rugby due to her physical strength, athletism and leadership on the field.
Ilona Maher Has Neither Opened Up About Her Love Life Nor Hinted About Getting Married
Besides her illustrious rugby career, Ilona has amassed a huge fan following due to her social media presence and interaction. The athlete’s exuberant charm, creativity, optimism, and comical personality really shine through her Tiktok videos.
In TikTok, Maher habitually uses humor and self-deprecating jokes whenever she addresses topics related to her relationships and dating.
Especially during 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she posted comical videos about her attempts to interacting with athletes from other teams. Fans were very happy as Maher showed a different perspective of Olympic village making it a fun and playful experience.
@ilonamaher Sad girl vibes #beastbeautybrains #tokyoolympics #rugby #olympictiktok #usarugby #tokyo2020 ♬ Kiss Me More (feat. SZA) – Doja Cat
Similarly Maher also posted many chucklesome Tiktok videos during the 2024 Olympic Games, revealing her desire for finding love at the Olympic Village with the caption, “I’m here to find love.”
She again teased fans about hoping to meet a potential match while staying with fellow athletes at the Olympic Village.
@ilonamaher Moves were made @paris2024 #olympicvilla ♬ original sound – Ilona Maher
Ilona’s viewpoint on romantic relationships seems to be comical than serious and personal as she hasn’t shared any concrete details about her love life and marriage.
Despite her huge popularity and fan following, she has been able to keep her personal life under the public radar.
Recently, the Olympian and rugby star announced about participating in Dance With The Star. She garnered a lot of attention after she recreated an infamous scene from the movie Dirty Dancing with her partner Alan Bersten for the show’s upcoming Movie Night episode.
She has been making a lot of hilarious content with Alan, and their interaction is quite wholesome.
@ilonamaher Make sure to tune in Tuesday at 5pmEST on ABC or Disney+ to watch our @Dancing with the Stars #DWTS ♬ original sound – Tubi
Ilona and Alan share a lovely bond with eachother and match each other’s energy.
The Athlete Is An Epitome Of Confidence And Body Positivity!
Ilona Maher is undoubtedly an all-rounder who is an Olympian, rugby player, and social media influencer.
Besides her funny and nonchalant TikTok videos, she has also advocated for women’s involvement in sports, sexism in the sports industry, and body positivity.
Ever since joining the United States women’s national rugby union team, she has received sexist remarks about her appearance but has not let that destroy her confidence.
@ilonamaher Never tone it down. Take up space. Be yourself. Love, Ilona.
♬ original sound – Ilona Maher
She is undoutedly inspiring the upcoming generation of women to take up space and become best athletes without worrying about sexist remarks from general public.
Maher believes that skills, confidence, and resilience are essential factors in determining one’s success in any sport.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- She is a middle child and has two sisters, Olivia and Adrianna.
- She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in nursing and also received a master’s degree in business administration from DeVry University.
