When we say #beastbeautybrains THIS is what we mean. 💋 At just 28 years old, Ilona Maher has already made a name for herself both on and off the rugby field. The Vermont native, who led Team USA to its first bronze #Olympic medal in rugby sevens at the Paris games earlier this summer, is breaking the stereotype of what it means to be a female athlete. 💪 Meet SI Swimsuit’s September 2024 digital issue cover model ilonamaher and see more from her photoshoot with photographer wattsupphoto at the link in our bio. Photographer: wattsupphoto Editor in chief: mj_day Hair: samleonardihair Makeup: jodieboland Fashion Editor: margotzamet Fashion Assistant: lizwentworth Production: cindiblairproductions PR: sevaneveritt Art Direction: worktablenyc Accomodations: bellportinn Swimsuit: myraswim