Ilona Maher, Vermont’s Olympic Medalist, Debuts on Dancing with the Stars Tonight

Olympic Medalist to Showcase Dance Moves on National Stage

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Ilona Maher, a Vermont native and Olympic medalist, will make her debut on the popular television show Dancing with the Stars tonight. The show, which pairs celebrities with professional dancers, will feature Maher competing against other stars for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Maher, who won a bronze medal in snowboarding at the 2018 Winter Olympics, is a skilled athlete with a strong work ethic. She is also an avid dancer and has been taking lessons for several years. Maher said that she is excited to compete on Dancing with the Stars and show the world her love of dance.

"I'm so excited to be a part of Dancing with the Stars," Maher said. "I've always loved dancing, and I'm looking forward to learning new styles and performing on the show. I'm also excited to represent Vermont and show the world what we're made of."

Maher's partner on Dancing with the Stars is Valentin Chmerkovskiy, a two-time Mirrorball Trophy winner. The pair have been working hard to prepare for the show and have developed a close bond.

"Valentin is an amazing dancer and he's been so patient with me," Maher said. "He's really helped me to improve my technique and I'm so grateful for his guidance."

Dancing with the Stars premieres tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. Maher and Chmerkovskiy will be performing a salsa routine. The show is expected to be a hit and Maher is sure to impress the judges and viewers alike.

Additional Information

• Maher is the first Olympic medalist from Vermont to compete on Dancing with the Stars.
• Maher is also a talented musician and singer-songwriter.
• Maher has a strong social media presence with over 100,000 followers on Instagram.

Sources

1. Ilona Maher wins snowboard halfpipe bronze at Pyeongchang 2018
2. Ilona Maher on Dancing with the Stars
3. Ilona Maher on Instagram