Ibtihaj Muhammad

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Living My American Dream

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The inspiring all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, and Time100 Most Influential People honoree Ibtihaj MuhammadAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab and made history as the first Muslim-American woman to medal. But it wasn't an easy road--in a sport most popular among wealthy white people, Ibtihaj often felt out of place. Ibtihaj was fast, hardworking and devoted to her faith but rivals and teammates (as well as coaches and officials) pointed out her differences, insisting she would never succeed. Yet Ibtihaj powered o… Mehr

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ISBN: 978-0-316-47704-8
EAN: 9780316477048
Produktnummer: 29514169
Verlag: Little, Brown & Company
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Seitenangabe: 320 S.
Masse: H13.3 cm x B19.3 cm x D2.0 cm 268 g
Gewicht: 268
Sonstiges: Children / Juvenile

Über den Autor

Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the women's sabre team event. Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the world, she serves as a sports ambassador for the US State Department, cofounded Athletes for Impact and her clothing company Louella and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Ibtihaj invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com.