Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher responds to troll who criticized her weight

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I do have a BMI of 30 — well, 29.3 to be more exact.” The standout competitor continued: “As long as haters keep saying dumb stuff, I’m gonna keep clapping back.” Maher then detailed her measurements, admitting she’s five-foot-ten-inches tall and 200 pounds. Cleveland Clinic considers a BMI of 25 to 29.9 “overweight” and a BMI of 30 or above “obese.” While she’s dealt with the label her whole life, Maher isn’t letting the BMI estimate define her or her view of herself, especially since Cleveland Clinic notes that the BMI doesn’t properly account for muscle weight. According to Maher, 170 pounds is “lean muscle mass.” After chatting with her doctor, the Olympic athlete concluded BMI shouldn’t be considered in her case. “You are perfect,” one woman wrote, while another added: “You’re an Olympic level athlete, I don’t think anymore needs to be said.