800m champion fell during US Olympic trials 22-year-old had hoped to be named in relay team The only real surprise when the US track and field roster for the Paris Olympics came out on Tuesday was who didn't make the list: Athing Mu. Although the middle-distance runner didn't qualify at the US Olympic trials to defend the 800m title she won at the Tokyo Games, she was under consideration for a spot in the relay pool. Instead, one of the biggest names in track will be left on the sideline for Par...
Olympic champion Athing Mu's Paris dream ends after omission from US team
The Guardian - 9 Jul 2024 22:59
800m champion fell during US Olympic trials 22-year-old had hoped to be named in relay team The only real surprise when the US track and field roster for the Paris Olympics came out on Tuesday was who didn't make the list: Athing Mu. Although the middle-distance runner didn't qualify at the US Olympic trials to defend the 800m title she won at the Tokyo Games, she was under consideration for a spot in the relay pool. Instead, one of the biggest names in track will be left on the sideline for Par...
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