Born June 8, 2002, Athing Mu is an American middle-distance runner. She made history as the youngest woman to hold both Olympic and world titles in an individual track and field event. At 19, Mu clinched the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics surpassing the national record set by Ajeé Wilson in 2017 and setting a continental under-20 record. She secured a second gold medal in the women's 4 × 400 m relay.
In 2022, Mu became the 800 m World Champion marking the first time an American woman has won the world championship title in this event. She holds the world under-20 record for the women's indoor 800 meters and the world U20 best in the indoor 600 meters marking the third fastest-ever run indoors.
Athing Mu's Family Origin
Athing Mu, who won two Olympic gold medals, comes from a South Sudanese background. Her parents relocated to the United States from South Sudan before her birth. She was raised in Trenton, New Jersey. As a result, Athing is a first-generation American.
Who are Athing Mu's Parents?
Athing Mu was born to Deng Mu and Aluel Lual.
Athing Mu’s father, Deng Mu immigrated from South Sudan with his wife to the United States two years before Athing’s birth in 2000. He works in the Pacific Northwest as a seafood professor according to a new article published by The New York Times on May 26, 2020, and again updated on August 7, 2021.
Athing’s mother, Aluel Lual, is also a South Sudanese immigrant. As per the news article mentioned above, she works in a warehouse.
Who are Athing Mu's Siblings?
Athing Mu is the second youngest of seven brothers and sisters. Mu has four brothers and two sisters.
Who is Athing Mu's Brother?
Athing has four brothers, Moa Mu, Deng Mu, Malual Mu, and Tarig Mu.
Much information about Athing’s brother, Moa Mu, is not widely available in the public domain as of May 2024. Athing’s Brother, Deng Mu, was born in 1998 in the Sudan capital of Khartoum and two years later in 2000, Malual Mu was born.
They were part of the best boys cross country team in Trenton High School history and were popularly called “Mu Brothers”. Both Deng Mu and Mulual Mu ran track at Penn State University.
In an interview with The New York Times, Deng Mu said “When you are from an immigrant family that comes in with its back against the wall, you know what the bottom is,” He also added, “It gives us a focus on pursuing things that would help us improve our lives.”
Tarig Mu, Athing’s brother, attended Trenton High School and graduated in 2023. On 24 June 2023, Aut Mu, Athings’s sister, shared an image where Tarig was seen with Athing and Aut celebrating his graduation ceremony. Information about when Tarig was born is not available as of May 2024.
Who is Athing Mu's Sister?
Athing has two sisters, Aluel Mu, and Aut Mu.
Aut Mu, Athing's younger sister, also attended Trenton Central High School. After graduating, she attended North Dakota State University and became a Mental Health Practitioner.
Information about Aluel Mu is not available as of May 2024.
Who is Athing Mu's boyfriend?
As of May 2024, Athing Mu is single. She ended her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Miller, an American middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 meters, in 2023.
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FAQ's On Athing Mu's Family
A. The birthplace of Athing Mu is Trenton, New Jersey, in the United States.
A. Athing Mu is 21 years old.
A. Athing Mu is 1.78 m tall.
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A. Athing Mu went to Trenton Central High School.
