She wins the gold medal for this cover.

Rugby player Ilona Maher became one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Paris Olympics after leading the U.S. women’s team to the Games’ first bronze medal — and now she’s celebrating by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s September digital issue.

The 28-year-old Olympian shows off an asymmetrical brown Myra Swim top ($120) and matching Brazilian-cut bottoms ($110) while posing on a dock for the stunning cover, shot by Ben Watts in Belport, NY.

“When we say #beastbeautybrains, we mean THIS. 💋,” the magazine wrote under its Instagram post on Wednesday, quoting Maher’s personal motto.

SI Swimsuit went on to say that the rugby star is “breaking the stereotype of what it means to be an athlete. 💪.”

She showcased her toned figure in numerous bikinis and one-pieces during the shoot and, according to the magazine, one of her bikinis was a tribute to her status as a bronze medalist.

The Vermont native, who received support from former NFL star Jason Kelce during the games, wore a metallic shimmer top by Monday Swimwear (112 $ $84) and matching bottom ($80 60 US dollars) in the same color as her Olympic medal, as a nod to her success at the Summer Games.

In her SI Swimsuit interview, Maher explained that although she was “called masculine or whatever” as a child, she “never felt that way,” adding, “But I don’t think you should bully a girl who would probably beat you up in a fit of rage.”

She also said that “exercise has been so helpful” when it comes to her body image, adding, “If my cellulite was lower than the ideal range, I wouldn’t be doing what I could be doing.”

Fans couldn’t get enough of the newest SI cover girl, with one writing, “Thank you for showing our girls that beauty IS strength and strength IS beautiful!!”

“I wish this cover had been around when I was a teenager!!,” added another. “My life would have been completely different.”

“Yeeeeeeeeeeeeah 🔥🔥🔥,” added Alix Earle, while gymnast Aly Raisman wrote: “Congratulations!!!! Stunning ❤️”

At the end of the day, Maher told SI Swimsuit that rugby gave her confidence: “It showed me the potential my body has and that it’s not just a tool to be looked at and viewed as an object.”