Watch USA Rugby Star Ilona Maher Perfectly Shut Down Body Criticism: 'BMI Doesn't Tell You What I Can Do'

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Ilona Maher, a USA rugby star, responded to a negative comment about her weight in a viral TikTok video, emphasizing that BMI is not a true indicator of an athlete's fitness or abilities. She shared her personal experiences with being labeled overweight and highlighted the flaws of BMI as a measurement.

Keywords: Ilona Maher, BMI, athlete fitness

Source: PEOPLE.com

Update At: 7/30/2024

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