Who is Ibtihaj Muhammad? 4 Things To Know About Olympic Fencer And Potential Flag Bearer For Rio Games

When the Rio Olympics roll around on August 5, Team USA will have chosen a flag bearer and it looks like a very likely candidate is Muslim-American fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. She will also make history as the first American Olympian to compete in a hijab.

So, exactly who is Ibtihaj Muhammad? The Jersey girl who started fencing when she was in the eighth grade went on to become all-American at Duke and eventually made her way to the Olympics. 

Check out these five things you should know about this Olympian.

1. She’s a fashionista.