Olympian Ilona Maher challenges stereotypes
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Olympian Ilona Maher challenges stereotypes

A rugby player from Vermont who represented Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics is tackling beauty standards, using her platform as an influencer to encourage body confidence.

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