Ibtihaj Muhammad

It's important to me that youth everywhere, no matter their race, religion, or gender, know that anything is possible with perseverance.

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

Qualifying for this Olympic team has been the most stressful experience of my athletic career. It has taught me so much about…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

As a Muslim youth, though I played a variety of sports growing up in New Jersey, my parents were in search of…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

I think Muslims in particular are facing similar obstacles African Americans did, historically.

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

For those people who fail to see the injustices that are occurring, in particular with the Muslim community, I think it's because…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

I know that I'm Muslim. I have an Arabic name. And even though I represent Team USA and I have that Olympic…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

I think that when we stand in solidarity, we'll be stronger.

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

The most difficult part is training and competing while observing the holy month of Ramadan, which involves fasting. The most rewarding part…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful.

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself,…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

People are always shocked to hear I'm an athlete by profession and even more shocked when they hear I'm a fencer from…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

I'm one of those people who feels like I have to be strong for those people who may not be able to…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad

I think that we will come out on top as women, as people of color, as Muslims, as transgender people, as people…

— Ibtihaj Muhammad