USA women Rugby Sevens squad made Olympic history after defeating Australia to win bronze — the first-ever medal in the Games for the event.
The Rugby Sevens squad has gained tons of popularity as this team has run through the competition in Paris, and one of its stars, Ilona Maher, has been a main reason why.
Maher’s competitive spirit has shined in the Olympics, especially when she has the ball in her hands. She has been mowing down opponents, and football fans have compared her to one of the most bruising running backs in the NFL: Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry.