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Medal Count 2021 Olympics: Updated Standings, Highlights After Day 11

The stars were out on day 11 of the Tokyo Olympic games as Team USA basketball survived and advanced to the semifinal round of competition while Simone Biles competed on the balance beam, her last opportunity to medal at these games...

athing mu - Bleacher Report
1:20pm PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Keely Hodgkinson: Stunned athlete says ‘What the f***’ after winning silver medal

Team GB’s Keely Hodgkinson set a new British record in podium finish at the age of 19

athing mu - Independent
1:10pm PDT - August 3rd, 2021

The Unbridled Joy of Watching Olympic Sports You Know Nothing About

It’s refreshing to be in sheer awe of athletes instead of nitpicking them to death.

athing mu - New York Magazine
10:54am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Olympic 2021 Medal Count: Final Tally, Winners from Day 11 Early Events

The United States' medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics is starting to receive the track and field bump we expected to see during the second week of competition...

athing mu - Bleacher Report
9:23am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

TOKYO OLYMPICS: What you need to know right now - Reuters

Simone Biles said she would treasure her Tokyo bronze medal as compatriot Athing Mu ended America's half century wait for victory in the 800 metres, held without South African Caster Semenya.

Tokyo Olympics: Athing Mu and Keely Hodgkinson usher in new era of middle-distance running

American Mu took gold as fellow 19-year-old Hodgkinson claimed silver for Team GB in the women’s 800m

athing mu - Independent
7:34am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Keely Hodgkinson knows Olympic silver medal in Tokyo will change her life

Hodgkinson won Team GB’s first track and field medal of the Games.

athing mu - Independent
7:29am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Athletics-Records tumble on amazing day - Reuters

Elaine Thompson-Herah completed a second successive sprint double, Karsten Warholm won the 400m hurdles with an astonishing world record and American teenager Mu Athing crushed the 800 metres on an incredible day of Olympic athletics on Tuesday.

athing mu - Reuters
7:16am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Today at the Games: Keely Hodgkinson 800m silver follows sailing double gold

Team GB claimed eight medals on day 11 taking the total to 43.

athing mu - Independent
6:54am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Elaine Thompson-Herah becomes first woman to win Olympic sprint double twice in athletics

The Jamaican creates history by completing the 100m-200m double at consecutive Olympics following a stunning victory in the half-lap event in Tokyo.

athing mu - ABC News (AU)
6:46am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Athing Mu Wins Gold in 800 Meters at the Tokyo Olympics, the First U.S. Woman to Win the Race Since 1968

In American track and field, the sprints tend to steal most of the attention. It’s now time to give middle-distance its due, thanks to a teen running prodigy. At the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday night. Athing Mu, 19, became the first American woman sin…

athing mu - Time
5:56am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Athing Mu Wins Olympic Track and Field 800m Gold; 1st USA Woman in 53 Years to Win

American Athing Mu took gold in the women's 800 meters at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Tuesday. NBC Olympics tweeted video of the 19-year-old's...

athing mu - Bleacher Report
5:54am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

American Athing Mu wins gold in women's 800-meter race at Tokyo Olympics

Athing Mu leads from start to finish is capturing the women's 800-meter final. American teammate Raevyn Rogers also medals, taking bronze.

athing mu - USA Today
5:54am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

WATCH: Raevyn Rogers mounts insane comeback to win first Olympic medal in 800m final

Raevyn Rogers looked to be down and out, but a massive kick down the backstretch shot her past 4 women and put her in third, winning bronze in the 800m final...

athing mu - USA Today
5:51am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Athletics-Mu ends long American wait for women's 800m gold - Reuters

Athing Mu of the United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women's 800 metres final on Tuesday, her country's first victory in the event in more than half a century, as her compatriot Raevyn Rogers grabbed bronze.

athing mu - Reuters
5:42am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Silver medal for Keely Hodgkinson in women’s 800 metres in Tokyo

Jemma Reekie narrowly missed out on bronze.

athing mu - Independent
5:35am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Keely Hodgkinson wins silver medal in 800m as Athing Mu takes dominant Olympic gold

Jemma Reekie was pipped to bronze by American Raevyn Rogers in Tokyo

athing mu - Independent
5:34am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Olympics-Athletics-American Mu wins gold in women's 800m - Reuters

Athing Mu of the United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women's 800 metres final on Tuesday.

athing mu - Reuters
5:34am PDT - August 3rd, 2021

Athletics-America's Mu through to 800m final, keeping alive quest for gold - Reuters

The United States' hopes of a first gold medal in more than half a century in the 800 metres got a boost on Saturday when 19-year old Athing Mu won her semi-final race with a time of one minute and 58.07 seconds, to propel her into medal contention early next…

athing mu - Reuters
6:09am PDT - July 31st, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: GB trio Jemma Reekie, Keely Hodgkinson and Alex Bell qualify for 800m final

The British camp is quietly confident of a medal in a wide-open event

athing mu - Independent
5:43am PDT - July 31st, 2021

Bromell firm favourite to finally claim Bolt’s mantle

American has overcome significant adversity and injury to stand on the cusp of his greatest achievement

athing mu - The Irish Times
5:00pm PDT - July 30th, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Favourite for 800m gold Workua Getachew pulled from heats over Ethiopian dispute

Exclusive: The 26-year-old was tipped to be a serious medal contender in an event in which there are also high hopes for British duo Keely Hodgkinson and Jemma Reekie, but was withdrawn at the last moment

athing mu - Independent
4:28am PDT - July 30th, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Day 7: Aidan Walsh guaranteed boxing medal while McIlroy and Lowry make big moves

Ireland lose to India in hockey; Harrington reaches last-8; mixed results in athletics

athing mu - The Irish Times
10:48pm PDT - July 29th, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Day 7: Aidan Walsh guaranteed boxing medal, while Irish mixed relay team reaches final

McIlroy and Lowry make big moves in the golf; Ireland lose to India in hockey

athing mu - The Irish Times
10:48pm PDT - July 29th, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Keely Hodgkinson and Jemma Reekie give reason to hope in wide-open 800m

The British camp is optimistic about their middle-distance hopes as Hodgkinson, Reekie and late call-up Alexandra Bell all progressed to the semi-finals

athing mu - Independent
8:10pm PDT - July 29th, 2021

RT @jgault13: Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is o…

刚戈 (@gangxiao)
6:16pm PDT - July 14th, 2023
Nikki Hiltz (@Nikki_Hiltz), 1st, and Athing Mu (@athiiing), 2nd, in the 1500 meter at the USATF Championships 

#USATFOutdoors https://t.co/FzX5DEPOYC

Nikki Hiltz (@Nikki_Hiltz), 1st, and Athing Mu (@athiiing), 2nd, in the 1500 meter at the USATF Championships #USATFOutdoors https://t.co/FzX5DEPOYC

Pat Holleran (@athleticsPix)
5:32pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @FloTrack: Athing Mu decides to just run the 800m at Worlds, Sinclaire Johnson on 1500m team Presented by: @WonderfulNuts https://t.co…

Vinay Marwyn Dsouza (@marwyn1986)
3:52pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @FloTrack: Story Here: https://t.co/NBjBgCNobo

Vinay Marwyn Dsouza (@marwyn1986)
3:52pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

Events Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu will run at world championships set https://t.co/MI35e0Gigq via @Brunswick_News

Craig Everhart (@CraigTheConnect)
3:16pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

And with that - one of the most fascinating, possibilities for @wabudapest23 is over - @athiiing, turns down her 1500m spot on the U.S. Team - will focus totally on her specialty the 800m - https://t.co/2dB2c5iT9B But we do get the Athing vs @keelyhodgkinson showdown!

Steve Fleck (@stevefleck)
3:06pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @jgault13: Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is o…

Pole Vault Power (@polevaultpower)
12:07pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @jgault13: Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is o…

DG (@DarrinGarcia34)
11:30am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

DG (@DarrinGarcia34)
11:30am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @jgault13: Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is o…

Doug Lamont (@uofcathletics)
10:51am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @jgault13: Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is o…

Track and field reports (@track_reports)
9:44am PDT - July 14th, 2023
Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu.

The 800 is on day 1, 2, and 4. The 1500 is on day 5, 7, and 9. There is no day 10. Not sure how it could be more conducive aside from adding an extra day to the meet. https://t.co/Tx67mgLw1D https://t.co/BwbJoxJs8H

Bobby Kersee said he's disappointed that Worlds schedule is not conducive to the 800/1500 double for Athing Mu. The 800 is on day 1, 2, and 4. The 1500 is on day 5, 7, and 9. There is no day 10. Not sure how it could be more conducive aside from adding an extra day to the meet. https://t.co/Tx67mgLw1D https://t.co/BwbJoxJs8H

Jonathan Gault (@jgault13)
9:06am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

Jonathan Gault (@jgault13)
7:15am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @LsabreAvenger: Nikki Hiltz timed her kick to perfection past a very confident in a journey into the unknown Athing Mu, making a long ru…

Vinay Marwyn Dsouza (@marwyn1986)
10:01pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

Sarah Valenzuela (@Sarah_IsabelVee)
7:12pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

Vinay Marwyn Dsouza (@marwyn1986)
5:28pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

Coffee with Larry, Athing Mu to focus on 800m, Sydney McLaughlin to focus on 400m flat, Huge Women’s 100m in Silesia on July 16, 2023 , by #RunBlogRun, https://t.co/b9eN9psMoh , #kevinMorrisphotography, #SilesiaDL, #USATFOutdoors,

RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun)
5:11pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

Liam Nee (@LiamNee)
3:53pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

TeamUSATracker (@TeamUSATracker)
3:13pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @MJGold: Many people saying they shouldn’t have doubted Athing Mu just like many people said they shouldn’t have doubted Fred Kerley in…

310 Official (@Odawgfrm310)
3:10pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @lolojones: Last night, Shiffrin who was the youngest slalom champ in Olympic alpine skiing history was standing next to Athing Mu the…

Christopher Martin (@ViewsandVisionz)
1:07pm PDT - July 13th, 2023

Some high lights from last weeks @usatf #trackandfield Championships https://t.co/iWwSdzMt9t As a Country and a team the U.S. absolutely crushes it in Athletics - The U.S. Championships Meet is always super deep and competitive in almost ALL Events - That's why?

Steve Fleck (@stevefleck)
11:41am PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @AndrewGreif: News: One of track and field’s most compelling questions has an answer. What will Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone compete in at…

Hispanista (@hispanista)
10:47am PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @MJGold: Many people saying they shouldn’t have doubted Athing Mu just like many people said they shouldn’t have doubted Fred Kerley in…

Vern Gambetta (@coachgambetta)
10:18am PDT - July 13th, 2023

Yes, Athing Mu got beat on the final stretch of the 1500m. Yes the athlete that beat her is non-binary. No the athlete that beat her is not a biological man. This isn't where you raise a fuss. Bio-woman beat bio-woman.

Charles F11 (@charlesf11)
6:34am PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @MichKatami: Athing Mu drops out of 1500m to focus on 800m in Budapest.

Barulaganye Ncube (@bar_ncube)
6:14am PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @WorldAthletics: Action packed! Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone just misses the US record in the 400m, while mother of three Nia Ali gets a l…

Gioi Spinello (@gioi_spinello)
4:24am PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @StevenMFrederi1: This must be banned. He is not a woman, just a man predending to be one. Just stop the shit and outlaw this. Women ha…

Fred Garza (@FredGarza_1967)
10:41pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @LordSophia666: Only ignorant lightskin Blaq "women" think that I'm jealous or reaching whenever I talk about colorism in our communitie…

Ras Austin's Prize (@LordSophia666)
8:02pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @fast_women: It's official: Athing Mu will focus on the 800m, not the 1500m, at next month's world championships. So Sinclaire Johnson w…

TeamUSATracker (@TeamUSATracker)
7:19pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

This must be banned. He is not a woman, just a man predending to be one. Just stop the shit and outlaw this. Women have a right to compete against real women, not fakes. Am I clear. https://t.co/bF2WZLNZJt

Steven M Frederick (@StevenMFrederi1)
7:09pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

Athing Mu is an amazing athlete and an amazing person. https://t.co/3f4CHOwyVt

Jim A (@JimAshmoreUS)
5:42pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @fast_women: It's official: Athing Mu will focus on the 800m, not the 1500m, at next month's world championships. So Sinclaire Johnson w…

Mary Albl (@MaryAlbl)
4:14pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu are my favorite athletes.

DJ DOUBLE D1 (@dj_double_d1)
2:26pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

So Athing Mu lost to a man. & nobody thinks that’s an issue??

© Tsunami Co (@CoreyTsunami)
2:01pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @OhHeyImWhitt: Johnson was humbled so quickly. Athing Mu is ALWAYS a threat and it was through her that she got a spot after saying she…

Ren Mc (@RenMc11)
1:41pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

And Athing Mu gave the U.S their first gold in the 800m in FIFTY YEARS. Say thank you!!

BGM‼️ (@BLACKISPRECIOUS)
1:00pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @OhHeyImWhitt: Johnson was humbled so quickly. Athing Mu is ALWAYS a threat and it was through her that she got a spot after saying she…

Nyah (@ShapingNyah)
12:31pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

Congrats! USATF Championship athletes, qualifiers, and to all. Sha'Carri, Gabby, Erriyon Knighton, Kenny Bednark, Noah Lyles, Athing Mu, Sydney Mclaughin, White, Cravont, Shamier Little, Christian, Fred Kerley, Abby, Benjamin, Dalilah, Anna, and many more. You all we're amazing!

Sonji Harvey (@SonjiArt2Nspire)
11:51am PDT - July 10th, 2023

Johnson was humbled so quickly. Athing Mu is ALWAYS a threat and it was through her that she got a spot after saying she wasn’t worried about her. https://t.co/aDs8aS3gfk

y’all dumb. (@OhHeyImWhitt)
11:03am PDT - July 10th, 2023