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Ibtihaj Muhammad…photo credit: InStyle

Ibtihaj Muhammad

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Muhammed is a renowned sabre fencer and a member of the United States fencing team. Born in New Jersey on December 4, 1985, she became the first Muslim-American woman to wear a hijab during the Olympic ceremonies and earn a medal.  In 2014, she and her siblings launched a clothing line called Louella which she hopes will open a market for modest wear in the U.S.  In 2017, Mattel formulated a Barbie in her likeness – adorned with a hijab and all.