PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Ilona Maher #2 of Team United States celebrates following victory during the Women's Rugby Sevens Bronze medal match between Team United States and Team Australia on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France.
Ilona Maher is Sports Illustrated's latest swimsuit cover model. Will that change how we judge women's bodies? | CBC News Loaded
In a statement, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day called the rugby player a "modern-day role model of strength, conviction and authenticity." A screenshot of the cover from Sports Illustrated's Instagram account. The digital issue includes a photo spread by Ben Watts of Maher in various swimsuits, including some of her with her bronze medal and rugby ball.
Elizabeth Daniels, professor and director of the Centre for Appearance Research in the U.K., said current conversations are challenging this perception.Women's sports are dominating. 2 B.C. athletes want to keep it that way
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