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Last updated on: July 1, 2024
Athing Mu is an American runner who has achieved great success at a young age. She is the youngest woman ever to hold both Olympic and world titles in an individual track and field event.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won gold medals in the 800m and the women’s 4x400m relay. In 2022, she became the first American woman to win the 800m world championship title. She set the world under-20 record in the women’s indoor 800m in 2021. She also holds the world U20 best in the indoor 600m, which she set in 2019 at the age of 16.
As of December 2024, Athing Mu is 22 years and 6 months old, her estimated net worth is $1.5 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm or 1.78 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Athing Mu
Nickname
Athing
Profession
Middle-Distance Runner
Career
Athing Mu started running when she was just 6 years old. Instead of running for her high school team, she joined the Trenton Track Club. She graduated from Trenton Central High School in 2020. In 2021, as a freshman at Texas A&M University, Mu had an amazing season. She set six collegiate records and won three NCAA titles. At only 19 years old, she won gold medals in the 800m and 4x400m relay at the Tokyo Olympics. She became the youngest American woman to win an individual Olympic track title since 1964.
Mu holds the U.S. record in the women’s 800m with a time of 1:54.97, set in 2023. She also holds the world under-20 record in the indoor 800m and the world U20 best in the indoor 600m. In 2022, Mu made history again by becoming the first American woman to win the 800m world championship title. She defended her Olympic 800m title in 2024 and also won gold in the 4x400m relay.
After her freshman year at Texas A&M, Mu turned professional. In 2023, she moved to Los Angeles to train with coach Bobby Kersee. Even though she raced less and found the transition to professional life tough, she bounced back and broke her own American record later that season.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Mu is focused on defending her 800m title. She is one of the top competitors in the women’s 800m event
Debut
2019 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Best Known for
At the age of 19, she won a gold medal in the 800 meters at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
June 8, 2002
Age
As of today, she is 22 years, 6 months, and 14 days old.
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Trenton, New Jersey, United States of America
Residence
Trenton, New Jersey, United States of America
School / College / University
Trenton Central High School
Texas A&M University
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Athing Mu is of South Sudanese descent.
Food Habits
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Photography, Playing Saxophone
Tattoo
No tattoos on her body
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 10″
- In Centimeters: 178 cm
- In meters: 1.78 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 56 kg
- In Pounds: 124 lbs
Body Measurements
32 – 24 – 35 Inches
Shoe size
8 (US)
Dress size
6 US
Bra size
32B
Eye color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family
Athing Mu was born to Deng Mu and Aluel Lual, who are both South Sudanese immigrants. Her family immigrated to the US in 2000. She is the 6th child of her parents 7 kids, she has 4 brothers named Deng Mu, Moa Mu, Tarig Mu, and Malual Mu, and 2 sisters named Aluel Mu and Aut Mu. Now her parents are separated, and her father is married to another woman.
Her brother Moa prefers a more private life, details about him are not known. Deng Mu and Malual Mu were part of the best boys’ cross-country team in Trenton High School history. They were known as the “Mu Brothers”. They also ran track and field at Penn State University. Malual is now married and has a son, he also runs a YouTube Channel on his name. Her youngest brother Tarig Mu recently graduated from Trenton High School in 2023.
Her Sister Aut Mu attended Trenton Central High School and then went on to North Dakota State University, where she became a Mental Health Practitioner. Her other sister Aluel Mu’s details are not known.
Husband
She is not married yet.
Father
Mother
Siblings
Moa Mu (Brother)
Deng Mu (Brother)
Malual Mu (Brother)
Tarig Mu (Brother)
Aluel Mu (Sister)
Aut Mu (Sister)
Children
None
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Single
Marriage Date
None
Boyfriend and Dating History
According to our research, she is currently single and does not have any past relationships.
Net worth 2024
$1.5 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Athing Mu has a net worth of about $1.5 million. She earns money from her running career in different ways. Here’s how she does it:
Winning Races
Athing earns money by winning races. She won gold medals in the 800m and the women’s 4x400m relay at the Tokyo Olympics. Each gold medal earned her $37,500.
Sponsorships and Endorsements
Big companies pay Athing to wear their clothes and use their products. Brands like Nike or Adidas sponsor her. These deals can pay her a lot of money.
Setting Records
When Athing sets new records, she gets extra money. In 2023, she set the U.S. record in the women’s 800m. Breaking records often comes with bonus payments.
World Championships
Winning races like the World Championships also gives her prize money. In 2022, she won the 800m world championship and earned $70,000.
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