Ilona Maher, the US Olympic rugby sevens star, expressed excitement about competing on Dancing With the Stars, noting it as a new challenge beyond her sport.
Reflecting on her participation in Dancing With the Stars, Maher said, 'A lot of rugby is just going full force and throwing your body at your opponent.'
Maher's rising popularity since her Olympic success includes hosting a birthday celebration on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers and a swimsuit shoot for Sports Illustrated.
Maher admires other athletes who have graced Dancing With the Stars, stating, 'This is a cool rite of passage... So many of my Olympic idols did [the show].'
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