Ilona Maher Celebrates Rugby Team with 'DWTS' Performance

The Olympic medalist dedicates a heartfelt dance to her U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens teammates on Dancing With the Stars.

Ilona Maher performed a rumba on 'Dancing With the Stars' dedicated to her U.S. Women's Rugby Sevens teammates who won bronze at the Paris Olympics.
The performance, set to Yseult's rendition of 'My Way,' earned Maher and her partner Alan Bersten a score of 32 out of 40, marking their highest score yet.
Maher expressed pride in her muscular physique during the performance, aiming to inspire other muscular women to embrace their beauty and strength.
The dance was part of the show's Dedication Night, where participants honored influential figures in their lives.
Maher was emotional about her teammates' presence in the audience, marking their first reunion since the Olympics, and highlighted their impact on her confidence.