Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ilona Maher
Discover the career path of Ilona Maher, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ilona Maher is an American social media personality, reality television star, and rugby union player. In December 2024, she signed with Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league, commencing her play in January 2025. She also achieved a bronze medal with the United States in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2018: Debut in Rugby
In 2018, Ilona Maher debuted in rugby and represented the United States national team.
2018: Debut with the USA Rugby World Cup Sevens team
In 2018, Ilona Maher made her debut with the USA Rugby World Cup Sevens team at a Women's SVNS tournament in Paris.
2020: Tokyo Olympics
In 2020, Ilona Maher represented the United States national team at the Tokyo Olympics.
2022: Represented United States at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town
In 2022, Ilona Maher was selected to represent the United States at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, where she helped the national team reach the semifinals.
September 2024: Dancing with the Stars
In September 2024, Ilona Maher was announced as a contestant on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Alan Bersten.
November 26, 2024: Dancing with the Stars runner-up
On November 26, 2024, Ilona Maher and her partner Alan Bersten finished as the runners-up on Dancing with the Stars.
December 2024: Signed for Bristol Bears
In December 2024, Ilona Maher signed for Bristol Bears in England’s Premiership Women's Rugby league.
2024: Brand Ambassador
In 2024, Ilona Maher became a brand ambassador for Secret deodorant and co-founded Medalist skincare brand.
2024: Bronze at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
In 2024, Ilona Maher helped lead the United States to a bronze medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
2024: Paris Olympics
In 2024, Ilona Maher represented the United States national team at the Paris Olympics.
January 2025: Began playing for Bristol Bears
In January 2025, Ilona Maher began playing for Bristol Bears in the Premiership Women's Rugby league.
January 2025: Contract began with Bristol Bears
In January 2025, Ilona Maher's contract officially began with the Bristol Bears.
July 2025: Selected for Women's Rugby World Cup
In July 2025, Ilona Maher was selected for the U.S. women’s national rugby XVs team to compete in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
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