Current:Home > InvestLook: Ravens' Derrick Henry reviews USA rugby's Ilona Maher's viral stiff arm in 2024 Paris Olympics: 'She got it' -CapitalSource
Look: Ravens' Derrick Henry reviews USA rugby's Ilona Maher's viral stiff arm in 2024 Paris Olympics: 'She got it'
EchoSense Quantitative Think Tank Center View
Date:2025-04-10 16:07:13
United States women's rugby sevens standout Ilona Maher has been one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics, pairing her strong running style with her engaging social media content.
Her efforts warranted a shoutout from one of the NFL's most physical running backs ever, Baltimore Ravens' Derrick Henry, who was impressed by her viral stiff arms in a matches against Japan and Brazil at the Games. Maher has drawn comparisons to Henry, a two-time NFL All-Pro known for his stiff arms.
REQUIRED READING:Why US Olympians Ilona Maher, Chase Jackson want to expand definition of beautiful
"Get off of me!" Henry yelled in the video posted to X, which Maher reposted on her own account.
He continued:
2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.
"She got it. Mindset. Running strong and hard, not trying to go down. Get into the end zone by any means. I love it. Make me want to get out there, too."
Maher has over 3 million combined followers across her Instagram and TikTok accounts and has gone viral in recent days for spreading awareness for body positivity. She has also helped lead the United States to the semifinals of the women's rugby sevens competition after it defeated Great Britain 17-7 on Monday.
She's hoping to help lead the United States to a shot at a gold medal with a win over New Zealand on Tuesday.
Henry, the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner and two-time NFL rushing yards and touchdowns leader, is in his first season with the Ravens after signing a two-year deal worth $16 million in the offseason. The former second-round pick rushed for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns with the Tennessee Titans last season.
Here's the full video of Henry's reaction to Maher's viral stiff arms:
REQUIRED READING:Who is Ilona Maher? Meet Team USA women's rugby star going viral at 2024 Paris Olympics
Derrick Henry reacts to Ilona Maher's viral stiff arms
Here's Henry's reaction to Maher's viral plays at the 2024 Paris Olympics:
Olympic Rugby Sevens Schedule - Women | Paris 2024
veryGood! (272)
Related
- Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
- What is best start in NBA history? Five teams ahead of Cavaliers' 13-0 record
- Mike Tyson employs two trainers who 'work like a dream team' as Jake Paul fight nears
- Opinion: NFL began season with no Black offensive coordinators, first time since the 1980s
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Watch out, Temu: Amazon Haul, Amazon's new discount store, is coming for the holidays
- Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend
- Japan to resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused accident
- Rylee Arnold Shares a Long
- After years of unrest, Commanders have reinvented their culture and shattered expectations
Ranking
- Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
- Knicks Player Ogugua Anunoby Nearly Crashes Into Anne Hathaway and Her Son During NBA Game
- Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh’s banker overturned in appeal of juror’s dismissal
- Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around
- Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor to step down at end of academic year
- Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
- Mike Tyson employs two trainers who 'work like a dream team' as Jake Paul fight nears
Recommendation
Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
Nelly will not face charges after St. Louis casino arrest for drug possession
'America's flagship' SS United States has departure from Philadelphia to Florida delayed
New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schools
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards
Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging ‘Real Housewives’ creators abused a cast member
Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia’s Fulton County violate detainee rights