Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - a iconic publication that has been making waves in the media for decades. This annual issue has been a staple of the summer season, featuring some of the most beautiful and fascinating women in the world. From supermodels to celebrities, and athletes to everyday women who have achieved greatness in their respective fields, the Swimsuit Issue has always managed to push boundaries and challenge societal norms.
This year's issue is no exception, with the inclusion of Rugby star Ilona Maher making headlines. Maher, who is part of the US womens' national rugby team, has broken barriers by becoming the first athlete of her sport to appear in the magazine. Her bold and confident approach to ___ positivity is inspiring a new generation of women to embrace their unique beauty, "and we can't get enough of it." For more on this amazing story... check out "ABC News" for the full scoop!
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The 28-year-old rugby player made her debut as the magazine's cover star for its September digital issue empowered by Maybelline.
In the photos taken by Ben Watts on Fire Island Beach in Bellport, New York, Maher can be seen displaying her figure in different bikinis, swimsuits and accessories while posing for the camera.
⁘I was always like, you know, called masculine or whatever,⁘ she told the outlet, in an accompanying cover interview. ⁘But I never felt that way. But I don't think you're going to bully the girl who could probably beat you up in a rage.⁘
⁘[Men] get to play rugby and they get paid millions of dollars while we make minimum wage and this won't be a career for us,⁘ she explained. ⁘I have teammates going into the workforce now, whereas these guys are down there and rugby's it [for them].⁘
