Alona Mah a standout player for the US women's rugby team has captured Global attention both on and off the field known for her impressive athleticism and charismatic presence Mah recently made headlines again this time as a trailblazing figure in the World of Sports modeling she was celebrated for her appearance in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition where she was hailed as a feminist Trailblazer by the magazines Editor in Chief MJ day Alona gracing the cover of our September digital issue is more than just a celebration of her athletic achievements it's a powerful statement D remarked she emphasized that Mar represents modern strength authenticity and conviction serving as an inspiration for women everywhere her ability to break barriers both on and off the field resonates deeply day added underscoring the significance of Mah's presence on the cover which symbolizes a shift towards celebrating not just physical strength but also the courage to L and advocate for change ha's impact extends beyond the Rugby field where her social media presence has grown to OV 6 million followers through her platforms she has championed body positivity encouraging her audience to embrace their bodies for what they can do rather than how they look her hashtag # Beast beauty brains reflects this message of self-empowerment and confidence Mah expressed her love for rugby stating that the sport has shown her the full capabilities of her body which she sees as more than just something to be objectified standing at 5' 10 in and weighing 200 lb Mar is Unapologetic about her strong physique during her photo shoot for Sports Illustrated on Fire Island New York she confidently embraced her heart earned muscles demonstrating her boldness and self assurance Mah's rugby Journey began in her home state of Vermont where she played for Quinnipiac University and won three national championships since 2018 she has been a key player for the US Eagles repres presenting the team at the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2020 for Olympics with two caps in 15 aside rugby Mah has set her sights on the Rugby World Cup in England next year aiming to secure her spot on the team speaking to her followers on Tik Tok Mar shared her excitement about potentially competing in the Rugby World Cup explaining the differences between rugby sevens which she played at the Olympics and the 15 aside version of the game Mah's performances at the Paris Olympics garnered significant attention both for her on field prowess and her engaging social media content she became a breakout star drawing comparisons to NFL running backs and even attracting the admiration of former NFL star Jason Kel World Rugby's chief executive Alan Gilpin acknowledged mayor's star power calling her a superstar of these games and highlighting her status as the most followed rug back in the US Mar continued to make waves appearing on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meers to discuss her rugby Journey she shared how the sport has boosted her confidence and body image and expressed her hope that more Americans will be drawn to rugby as the country prepares to host the Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033 mayor's passion for rugby and her desire to inspire others were clear as she encouraged people to try the sport and experience its empowering effects