Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher (born August 12, 1996) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States against Japan in 2018 in Paris, France.[1]
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| Born | August 12, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||
| Education | Burlington High School | ||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Quinnipiac University | ||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Maher began playing rugby while attending Quinnipiac University; prior to college, Maher also played field hockey, basketball, and soccer.[2][3]
In 2021 Maher played rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics. While attending the Olympics, Maher released several videos on TikTok that went viral.[4]
Personal life
Maher attended Burlington High School. In 2018, she graduated with a degree in Nursing from the Quinnipiac University.[5]
References
- "Ilona Maher". USA Rugby. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- "Ilona Maher". USA Rugby. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- "Ilona Maher". Quinnipiac University. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- Hassan, Adeel (July 29, 2021). "Ilona Maher is a breakout rugby star before even playing her first match". The New York Times. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- "Ilona Maher". Team USA. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
External links
- Ilona Maher at USA Rugby
- Ilona Maher at the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series
- Ilona Maher on Twitter
- Ilona Maher on Instagram
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