Joe McConnell
United States rugby player Ilona Maher took some time out of her busy day to snap a photo with a fan while watching the games in Paris… with the fan being none other than the GOAT, Italian:Tom Brady!
The meeting took place Sunday night in Paris, while the two were watching a beach volleyball match at the Eiffel Tower Stadium. Maher, who helped lead the United States to its first Olympic medal in rugby, posted a behind-the-scenes video on her Instagram, joking that Brady was the one who wanted the selfie with her.
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Fans also had fun in the comments… one wrote: “How sweet of you to take time out of your Olympics to take a pic with a fan😍😍😍”
It’s unclear what the two athletes talked about, but both showed their support for Team USA athletes during the games, with Brady also in attendance for Simone Biles‘Monday’s gymnastics performance.
The 27-year-old Maher became a star during the Paris Games.
While her on-court play has garnered recognition… her social media presence has also made her famous.
With fame comes trolls. A fan commented on her BMI, and was quickly shut down.
“I have a BMI of 30, I’m considered overweight. But alas, I’m going to the Olympics, and you’re not,” Maher said.
Maher will have plenty more chances to meet the stars in Paris… as the games continue until August 11.
