Ilona maher sports illustrated photos

Ilona Maher was photographed by Ben Watts in Bellport, New York. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated Ever since she was announced as SI Swimsuit’s September digital issue cover mo d el in late August, the internet has collectively been hyping up (and, let’s face it, drooling over) Olympic athlete Ilona Maher.

Ilona Maher is the newest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star! The year-old rugby player made her debut as the magazine's cover star for its September digital issue empowered by Maybelline.