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  1. Goldman Sachs28 min

    Ibtihaj Muhammad: Making History in a Hijab

    Ibtihaj Muhammad, Katie Koch

    Dhurah Ibtisam is a trailblazing fencer who became the first American to compete in a hijab at the Olympics, securing a team bronze medal in Rio while authoring a memoir on her journey of resilience. Beyond her athletic achievements, she founded the modest fashion brand Luella and collaborated with Mattel to launch a "Sheroes" Barbie doll that challenges stereotypes through authentic representation. Ibtisam's career highlights her advocacy for dismantling systemic barriers in sports, transforming her experiences with discrimination and financial hardship into a platform for empowering marginalized communities.