Ibtihaj Muhammad - Fencing in a hijab
The inspiring story of the first Muslim-American to wear a hijab at the Olympics.
In 2016, the Muslim-American fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history by becoming the first US athlete to wear a hijab at the Olympic Games. After facing questions about her hijab and political views throughout her career, Ibtihaj was trailed by the global media throughout the Rio games. She overcame a shaky start to win a bronze medal in the team sabre event. Ibtihaj Muhammad has since written a popular autobiography and even inspired a hijab-wearing Barbie doll. She talks to Farhana Haider.
PHOTO: Ibtihaj Muhammad (Getty Images)
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