Teenager Athing Mu Becomes First American Woman to Win Gold In Olympic 800 Meters Since 1968
Nineteen-year-old Athing Mu’s extraordinary performance Tuesday night at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics did more than just bring home the gold; it reintroduced Team USA into the conversation surrounding the women’s Olympic 800 meters. The New Jersey native is the first American to win at that level in more than half a century. Mu, pronounced “Mo”…