Former Texas A&M student-athlete Athing Mu returned from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games on the night of Monday, August 9 at 10:30 p.m. Friends, family and former teammates gathered together to surprise Mu at Easterwood Airport. Athing Mu returns to College Station as a two-time Olympic gold medalist in both the 800 meters and the 4×400 meter relay.
Mu is set to race the 800 meters in the Prefontaine Classic on Friday, August 20 in Eugene, Oregon at Historic Hayward Field.
Mu was greeted by her loved ones at Easterwood Airport including close friend and former teammate, Dominique Mustin.
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Following her arrival, Mu took the time to speak to the various media outlets on the scene.
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At just 19-years-old, Athing Mu holds the women’s American Record in the 800 meters with a time of 1:55.21.
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Following her arrival, Mu took the time to speak with the various media outlets on the scene.
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At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Athing Mu became the first American woman to win gold in the 800 meter race since 1968.
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Mu received a bouquet of sunflowers from her close friends and family upon arrival.
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Athing Mu was the anchor leg on the 4×400 meter relay in Tokyo where she split 48.32 for 400 meters.
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Texas A&M Track and Field head coach Pat Henry was there to welcome Athing Mu back to College Station.
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After speaking with the media, Mu was escorted downstairs where members of the College Station community welcomed and cheered for her.
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Mu’s recent professional contract with Nike is a multi-year deal that will allow her to represent the brand at multiple Olympic Games.
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Of the 25 Texas A&M students and former-students representing Texas A&M in Tokyo, Mu was the first Aggie-medalist at the Games.
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