United States Rugby participant Ilona Maher took a while out of her busy day to snap a pic with a fan whereas taking within the sights of the Paris video games … with the fan being none aside from the G.O.A.T., Tom Brady!
The meetup went down Sunday evening in Paris whereas the 2 had been watching a seaside volleyball recreation on the Eiffel Tower stadium. Maher — who helped lead the U.S. to their first Olympic medal in rugby — posted a behind-the-scenes video to her Instagram, joking that Brady was the one who wished the selfie together with her.
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Followers within the feedback had been having enjoyable with the second as properly … with one writing, “How sweet of you to take time out of your Olympics to take a picture with a fanπππ”
It is unclear what the 2 athletes talked about, however each have been displaying their assist for Workforce USA athletes all through the video games, with Brady additionally in attendance for Simone Biles‘ gymnastics efficiency on Monday.
27-year-old Maher has risen to stardom throughout the Paris video games.
Whereas her on-the-field play has been getting recognition … her social media presence has additionally risen her to prominence.
With the celebrity, additionally comes the trolls. One fan commented on her physique mass index, and was swiftly shut down.
“I do have a BMI of 30, I am considered overweight. But alas, I’m going to the Olympics, and you’re not,” Maher stated.
Maher could have loads extra alternatives to satisfy stars in Paris … because the video games proceed till August eleventh.