Athing Mu is an American middle-distance runner who has made significant strides in track and field at a young age. Born on June 8, 2002, in Trenton, New Jersey, Mu began her athletic training at the age of 6.
Her parents immigrated to the United States from South Sudan, giving her a South Sudanese heritage. Mu chose to compete for the Trenton Track Club rather than her high school team. Her breakthrough came in 2019 when she broke the American women's record in the 600-meter event at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships.
Mu's career rapidly ascended, leading to her Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), where she won gold medals in both the 800-meter and 4x400-meter relay.
Her achievements include setting multiple records, including the world under-20 record in the women's indoor 800 meters and the American record in the outdoor 800 meters. Mu's success continued with a gold medal at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, making her the first American woman to win the 800-meter world championship title
Athing Mu Height
Athing Mu stands at 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
Athing Mu Other Physical Attributes
| Attribute | Measurement |
| Weight | 124 lb (56 kg) |
| Age | 22 years (as of 2024) |
Athing Mu Age
Born on June 8, 2002, Athing Mu is 22 years old as of June 2024.
Athing Mu Weight
Athing Mu weighs 124 lb (56 kg).
Athing Mu's Achievements
Setting the world under-20 record in the indoor 800 meters with a time of 1:58.40 in February 2021.
Breaking the American women's 800-meter record at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a time of 1:55.21.
Further improving her American record to 1:54.97 at the 2023 Prefontaine Classic.
FAQ's On Athing Mu Height
A. Athing Mu is of South Sudanese heritage. Her parents immigrated to the United States from South Sudan, giving her a unique cultural background that influences her identity as an American athlete.
A. Unfortunately, Athing Mu will not compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics. She fell during the U.S. Olympic Trials, and despite an appeal, she did not secure a spot on the team for the upcoming Games.
A. Athing Mu comes from a large family. She has six siblings in total - four brothers named Mu, Deng, Malual, and Tarig, and two sisters, Aluel and Aut.
A. Athing Mu began her track career at a very young age, starting to compete when she was just 6 years old. Interestingly, she chose to compete for the Trenton Track Club rather than her high school team.
A. During the U.S. Olympic Trials, Athing Mu got entangled with other runners in the middle of the track. She lost her balance, with her hands hitting the ground one after the other. The fall resulted in her rolling onto her back, with her bright pink shoes pointing upward.
