There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself, and prove that you belong in this space of high-level athletics. — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
People are always shocked to hear I'm an athlete by profession and even more shocked when they hear I'm a fencer from the United States. I challenge the stereotype that Muslim women are oppressed and that a Muslim can be… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
It's important to me that youth everywhere, no matter their race, religion, or gender, know that anything is possible with perseverance. — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
Qualifying for this Olympic team has been the most stressful experience of my athletic career. It has taught me so much about myself and… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
As a Muslim youth, though I played a variety of sports growing up in New Jersey, my parents were in search of a sport… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
I think Muslims in particular are facing similar obstacles African Americans did, historically. — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
For those people who fail to see the injustices that are occurring, in particular with the Muslim community, I think it's because you've sat… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
I know that I'm Muslim. I have an Arabic name. And even though I represent Team USA and I have that Olympic hardware, it… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
The most difficult part is training and competing while observing the holy month of Ramadan, which involves fasting. The most rewarding part of being… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful. — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself, and prove… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
People are always shocked to hear I'm an athlete by profession and even more shocked when they hear I'm a fencer from the United… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
I'm one of those people who feels like I have to be strong for those people who may not be able to find that… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share Image
