Ilona Maher

Professional rugby player, 28-year-old Ilona Maher was instrumental in helping the U.S. women's rugby team secure a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Also a digital cover star for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Ilona is a fierce advocate for body positivity and women's sports. Partnered with Alan Bersten, Ilona is swapping the rugby pitch for the dance floor, ready to embrace the challenge and show the world her dance moves.