Qualifying for this Olympic team has been the most stressful experience of my athletic career. It has taught me so much about myself and how to handle high-pressure moments. I've learned to become my own biggest cheerleader, always feeding myself… — 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 for me to play where I could be fully covered and not have to modify the uniform. Fencing provided a unique opportunity where I could fulfill my desire to participate in sport, wear the same uniform… — Ibtihaj Muhammad Copy Share
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
