History of Ilona Maher in Timeline

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.

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August 12, 1996: Ilona Maher's Birth

On August 12, 1996, Ilona Maher was born. She is an American social media personality, reality television star, and rugby union player.

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2017: MA Sorensen Award

In 2017, Ilona Maher received the MA Sorensen Award, given to the nation's top collegiate women's rugby player.

2018: Debut in Rugby

In 2018, Ilona Maher debuted in rugby and represented the United States national team.

2018: Graduated from Quinnipiac University

In 2018, Ilona Maher graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

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.

2018: Most Outstanding Player

In 2018, Ilona Maher was named the Most Outstanding Player at the NIRA Championships.

2020: Tokyo Olympics

In 2020, Ilona Maher represented the United States national team at the Tokyo Olympics.

2020: First Olympic team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

In 2020, Ilona Maher was chosen for her first Olympic team at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and posted viral videos on TikTok.

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.

2023: Severe Injury and Pan American Games Gold

In 2023, Ilona Maher suffered a severe leg injury during training but recovered to help Team USA win gold at the Pan American Games.

July 2024: First Pitch at San Diego Padres Game

In July 2024, Ilona Maher threw out the first pitch at a San Diego Padres game.

August 2024: Sports Illustrated Cover

In August 2024, Ilona Maher posed for the cover of the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated.

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.

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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.

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December 2024: Forbes 30 Under 30

In December 2024, Ilona Maher made the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

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.

April 2025: Return to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

In April 2025, it was announced that Ilona Maher would return to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition again.

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.

July 2025: ESPY Award for Best Breakthrough Athlete

In July 2025, at the ESPY Awards, Ilona Maher was named the Best Breakthrough Athlete of the year.

2025: Heidi Klum's Halloween Party

In 2025, Ilona Maher's Barbie costume at Heidi Klum's Halloween Party included a strapless glittering black dress, red rose, black gloves, and a braided gold necklace.