When Mattel approached Muhammad about creating a Barbie in her likeness for the "Shero" program, the athlete says she was brought to tears, according to The New Yorker . But she wanted to make sure the final product accurately represented her body type, so Muhammad worked closely with Mattel throughout the design process. "When I was a kid, I remember people commenting on the size of my thighs," Muhammad said . "Then I got involved in sports, and I came to appreciate my body." She requested that the doll have strong legs and wear a hijab.