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Ibtihaj Muhammad was born on 4 December, 1985 in Maplewood, New Jersey, US, is an American fencer. Discover Ibtihaj Muhammad's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

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Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 4 December, 1985
Birthday 4 December
Birthplace Maplewood, New Jersey, US
Nationality Jersey

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Ibtihaj Muhammad Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, Ibtihaj Muhammad height is 1.70 m and Weight 66 kg.

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Height 1.70 m
Weight 66 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Ibtihaj Muhammad Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ibtihaj Muhammad worth at the age of 38 years old? Ibtihaj Muhammad’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fencer. She is from Jersey. We have estimated Ibtihaj Muhammad's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1985

Ibtihaj Muhammad (born December 4, 1985) is an American sabre fencer and member of the United States fencing team.

She is known for being the first Muslim American woman to wear a headscarf while competing for the United States in the Olympics, as well as for winning an Olympic medal (bronze) wearing it.

Ibtihaj Muhammad was born in 1985 and raised in Maplewood, New Jersey, a suburb 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan, and is of African American descent.

Her parents were born in the United States, and converted to Islam.

Her father, Eugene Muhammad, is a retired Newark, New Jersey police officer, and her mother, Denise, was an elementary school special education teacher.

She is the third child of five siblings.

In accordance with their Islamic beliefs, Ibtihaj's parents sought out a sport for her to participate in where she could maintain her hijab.

2002

In late 2002, Ibtihaj joined the prestigious Peter Westbrook Foundation, a program which utilizes the sport of fencing as a vehicle to develop life skills in young people from underserved communities.

She was invited to train under the Westbrook Foundation's Elite Athlete Program in New York City.

Ibtihaj attended Duke University on a scholarship.

2003

Ibtihaj attended Columbia High School, a public high school in Maplewood, graduating in 2003.

2005

She was a 3-time All-American and the 2005 Junior Olympic Champion.

2007

She attended Duke University and graduated in 2007 with dual bachelor's degrees in international relations and African and African-American studies.

According to The Telegraph, Ibtihaj Muhammad started to wear the hijab at a very young age.

When growing up and pursuing a career in fencing, she thought keeping her hijab would inspire women and young girls around the world to break boundaries and pursue their desires even while wearing the hijab.

At Columbia High School, she joined the school fencing team at age 13.

Her former coach Frank Mustilli had her switch weapons, from épée to sabre.

Ibtihaj graduated from Duke University in 2007 with an International Relations and African American Studies double major.

2010

Ibtihaj has been a member of the United States National Fencing Team since 2010.

2014

She is a 5-time Senior World medalist, including 2014 World Champion in the team event.

In 2014, Ibtihaj and her siblings launched their own clothing company, Louella, which aims to bring modest fashionable clothing to the United States market.

She is also a sports ambassador, serving on the U.S. Department of State’s Empowering Women and Girls Through Sport Initiative.

She has traveled to various countries to engage in dialogue on the importance of sports and education.

2016

Ibtihaj was defeated by Cécilia Berder of France in the second round in the Women's Individual Sabre in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics but still left Rio with a bronze medal in teams.

Despite the loss, she attracted significant media attention.

She is best known for being the first woman to wear a hijab while competing for the United States in the Olympics.

Ibtihaj became the first female Muslim-American athlete to earn a medal at the Olympics.

She earned a bronze medal in the Team Sabre, by defeating Italy 45–30 in the medal match.

This came after defeating Poland 45–43, and losing to Russia 42–45.

The 2016 Summer Olympics occurred during the U.S. Presidential campaign in which questions of Muslim assimilation were being discussed, including with respect to U.S.-born Muslims.

Ibtihaj as visibly Muslim (due to her hijab) became "one of the best symbols against intolerance America can ever have", according to The Guardian.

However, Ibtihaj drew some criticism during the Olympics by describing the United States as a dangerous place for Muslims, saying that she did "not feel safe" as a Muslim living in America.

As a child, noticed all her dolls looked nothing like her as she started to wear the hijab at a very young age.

She was then inspired to cut pieces of cloth and fabrics to make little hijabs and wrap them around her dolls.

2017

She, as of 2017, ranks No. 2 in the United States and No. 7 in the world.

In 2017, as part of its International Women's Day campaign, Mattel introduced a line of female role model Barbies, including one in a Hijab; and Barbie's first doll fencer, which is designed after Ibtihaj.

Through the creation of a hijabi Barbie, it reinforced her belief that young girls and boys should see themselves through these toys while valuing inclusiveness and diversity.

She has also penned three books about her life growing up in New Jersey and her Olympic experience: