Jason Kelce recruited by rugby star Ilona Maher as the US Olympic women’s team’s super fan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason Kelce recruited by rugby star Ilona Maher as the US Olympic women’s team’s super fan

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Jason Kelce went along to watch the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team at the Olympics in Paris and walked away as an honorary super fan. The recently retired Philadelphia Eagles center and his wife, Kylie, met with rugby’s social media celebrity Ilona Maher and the U.S. women’s sevens team after their opening two games at Stade de France. Women’s rugby, Olympics,” Kelce said in the video posted to Maher’s Instagram. Maher, who scored an early try against France, said she’d connected with Kylie Kelce before and “so to have her and to bring Jason along with her, I was really excited to see her.” “It’s really cool because Kylie and I have chatted before.

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Team USA's Olympics rugby sensation Ilona Maher reveals reason why she wears lipstick while playing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Team USA's Olympics rugby sensation Ilona Maher reveals reason why she wears lipstick while playing

Daily Mail  

Team USA Olympic rugby and social-media sensation Ilona Maher noticeably wears lipstick while competing in the physical, taxing sport. 'I think it’s important for me because rugby has always been thought of as a very masculine sport, and stereotype the people who play it,' Maher told PEOPLE. Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher recently revealed why she wears lipstick while …

Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying a sandwich, the United States’ first ever rugby sevens Olympic medal hanging around her neck. “I think the stereotype around a rugby player is this idea that you need to drop your femininity and play a very masculine, brutal sport,” Maher said …

Rugby Sevens wins over Olympic crowds and Maher’s US women’s team wants to build on bronze for L.A.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rugby Sevens wins over Olympic crowds and Maher’s US women’s team wants to build on bronze for L.A.

Associated Press  

PARIS — Antoine Dupont enhanced his reputation as the world’s premier rugby player when he kicked off the Paris Olympics with a gold medal for the host nation. The men’s rugby sevens tournament started two days before the Paris Games officially kicked off in an unconventional opening ceremony that used the Seine River and the city’s famous landmarks as the …

Meet Ilona Maher, USA’s rugby sevens star at Paris Games 2024 who recruited Jason Kelce as superfan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet Ilona Maher, USA’s rugby sevens star at Paris Games 2024 who recruited Jason Kelce as superfan

Hindustan Times  

Ilona Maher became the talk of the town when the USA women’s rugby sevens team clinched the bronze medal on Tuesday. However, she has always had a strong social media presence and has advocated for women’s sports and body positivity through her Instagram posts. Ilona Maher of the United States celebrates scoring a try Her breakout moment on the international …

Olympic breakout star Ilona Maher aims to shatter stereotypes about women athletes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic breakout star Ilona Maher aims to shatter stereotypes about women athletes

LA Times  

The Americans’ stunning bronze-medal win in women’s rugby sevens Tuesday was so big even Ilona Maher didn’t know what to say. She’s still feminine and sexy but she’s still got big muscles.’ “They see that they can become strong and they can become buff and still be gorgeous.” United States’ Ilona Maher celebrates after winning their women’s quarterfinal rugby sevens …

The most famous Olympian you've never heard of? Meet USA rugby sevens star Ilona Maher - the TikTok sensation who has spent time with Snoop Dogg and is taking the Paris Games by storm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The most famous Olympian you've never heard of? Meet USA rugby sevens star Ilona Maher - the TikTok sensation who has spent time with Snoop Dogg and is taking the Paris Games by storm

Daily Mail  

Ilona Maher has taken the Paris Olympics by force with the USA rugby sevens star rapidly becoming one of the most popular figures of the Games. Team USA's Ilona Maher has been one of the 2024 Paris Olympics' breakout personalities Maher's, on-field performances have boosted her already considerable social following Maher has posted stories on social profiles with superstar fans, …

US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US women win a first Olympic medal in rugby sevens with a comeback victory over Australia

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Alex Sedrick ran the length of the field, dived in under the posts and then calmly took the conversion, securing a first Olympic rugby sevens medal for the United States with a 14-12, last-minute upset over Australia. “And then for her to have to make the kick as well, and she’s not our kicker.” The American women …

Who is Ilona Maher? Here’s what to know about the US women’s rugby sevens Olympian and TikTok star
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Ilona Maher? Here’s what to know about the US women’s rugby sevens Olympian and TikTok star

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — Rugby sevens star Ilona Maher has been a huge hit on social media as the U.S. women’s team has progressed to the semifinals at the Paris Olympics. She’s also producing some big hits on opponents at Stade de France as a regular starter for the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team. Maher and her rugby sevens teammates tested …

Jason Kelce Kicks It With Team USA Women’s Rugby In Sweet Olympics Clips: ‘Officially A Fan’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason Kelce Kicks It With Team USA Women’s Rugby In Sweet Olympics Clips: ‘Officially A Fan’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jason Kelce declared he’s “officially a fan” of women’s rugby as he chatted with Team USA star player Ilona Maher in the locker room following her squad’s win against Brazil at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. “Women’s water polo has Flavor Flav as their superfan and you are a girl dad,” said Maher, whose TikTok clips went …

Jason and Kylie Kelce take in U.S. field hockey opener at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason and Kylie Kelce take in U.S. field hockey opener at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

COLOMBES, France — Jason Kelce wore a blue beret that matched his “USA” T-shirt. “I would say I’ve always wanted to come and see Olympic games,” Kylie told The Associated Press after the United States lost 4-1 to medal favorite Argentina. This is such a unique place where the entire world gets to come together and bond over competition and …

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