Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history on August 8 by becoming the first American to compete in the Olympics wearing a hijab. Muhammad, sporting a plain black Muslim head scarf under a red, white and blue mask, was a winner in her opening bout in the women's sabre tournament, beating Olena Kravatska of Ukraine 15-13.
Associated Press: First American with hijab competes in Olympics
US Ibtihaj Muhammad celebrates winning against Ukraine's Olena Kravatska in their women's individual sabre qualifying bout as part of the fencing event of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on August 8, 2016, at the Carioca Arena 3, in Rio de Janeiro.
