Athing Mu

Athing Mu: Biography in Details

Who is Athing Mu?

Athing Mu is a professional runner of American nationality. Athing Mu is popular for winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by competing in the 800 meters track running.

Previously, this national record was set by Ajeé Wilson in 2017 but now it went to Athing.

She is with Nike Global Trenton Track Club and is coached by Milton Mallard. Her other trainers were Al Jennings and Bernice Mitchell.

Who are the parents of Athing Mu?

Her birthdate is 08 June but her birth year is 2002 and she was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the United States. The name of her mother with her father name is unknown but they came from South Sudan to the US.

Further, Athing Mu’s ancestry is All-American and has a total of six brothers plus sisters.

As per her academics, Athing Mu completed her school studies at Trenton Central High School. Then she enrolled at Texas A&M University.

Athing Mu- Profession, Wiki, Career

Athing Mu from the age of 6, started to compete in the track race. She mostly does 400 and 800 meters. In 2018, she was seen running at Youth Olympic Games winning a silver medal in 800m. Then she was at the Pan American U20 Championships 2019, where she achieved a gold medal in 800m.

But the real fame she got when she competed at the 2020 Olympic Games that were held in Tokoyo in 2021. Here she participated in both 400m as well as 800m and won two gold medals for her country.

Athing Mu- Net Worth 2024, Salary

By the reports of 2024, Athing Mu has an estimated net worth of $1 million which she collected from her work.

But her annual salary and other earnings are not yet made public.

Rumors, Controversy

The middle-distance runner is keeping herself away from scandals along desperate rumors.

How tall is Athing Mu?

Athing Mu’s height is 5 ft 10 inches and her body weight is 56 kg. Furthermore, she has black hair and her beautiful eyes are dark brown in color.

Social Media

Athing Mu is officially not available on social sites but not on Facebook. But on Twitter and Instagram, she has more than 23.8k and 143k followers respectively.

Trivia/Facts

• Her age as of 2022 is 19 years.
• Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
• She has an older brother named Malual.
• She knows how to play the tenor saxophone.
• Her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy.
• She loved to do DIY projects plus photography.

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