American track and field star Athing Mu's Olympic dreams were shattered on Sunday at the U.S. trials in a heartbreaking turn of events. The reigning gold medalist in the women's 800 meters collided with another runner during the opening lap and fell to the ground.
The fall effectively ended Mu's chance of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Despite attempting to get back up and continue the race, the incident clearly impacted her ability to compete. This unexpected setback comes as a huge disappointment for both Mu and her fans.
Mu rose to prominence at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, where she captured the world's attention with a stunning victory in the 800m at just 19 years old. Her absence from the event in Paris leaves a significant void and opens the door for new contenders to emerge.
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