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Ibtihaj Muhammad : Muslim American champion fencer and Olympian
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
New York : PowerKids Press, 2018.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series
Summary
The first Muslim American woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad has become a symbol of diversity and tolerance for America. Muhammad has broken the mold by becoming a standout female Muslim American athlete and is an inspiration to many. In 2016, Muhammad reached the high point of her fencing career so far, becoming the first female Muslim American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympic Games. Full-color photographs and a detailed timeline provide readers with essential information into Muhammad's life.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
- Meet Ibtihaj Muhammad
- Jersey Strong
- Joining the Team
- En Garde!
- Olympic Fencing
- Fencing in College
- Empowering Young Athletes
- Team USA
- The 2016 Summer Olympics
- Making History
- An American Symbol
- What the Future Holds
- Glossary
- Index
- Websites.
Subjects
- Women fencers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- Fencers > United States > Biography.
- Women Olympic athletes > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- Muslim women > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
- Women fencers.
- Fencers.
- Women Olympic athletes.
- Muslim women.
- Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985- > Juvenile literature.
- Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-