Who can inspire you more than Ibtihaj Muhammad?
She is the world’s 10th swords woman, and America’s first Muslim Fencer.
Her Achievements
Muhammad is an entrepreneur, activist, speaker and Olympic medalist in fencing. A 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, 5-time Senior World medalist and World Champion, in 2016, Ibtihaj became the first American woman to compete in the Olympics in hijab.
She is a sports ambassador with the U.S. Department of State’s Empowering Women and Girls through Sport Initiative, and works closely with organizations like Athletes for Impact and the Special Olympics. In 2016, Ibtihaj was named to Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential list.
Let’s see what she’s got to tell us!