Athing Mu’s World Championships Participation in Question as Coach Bobby Kersee Deliberates

LOS ANGELES (USA): Athing Mu, the remarkable Olympic and World champion in the 800m, remains dedicated to her training. However, her appearance at the upcoming Budapest 2023 World Championships is uncertain.

According to her coach Bobby Kersee, the decision lies within their control, and they are considering the possibility of training through this year and focusing on the events of the following year.

Athing Mu 2023 season limited

As of now, Athing Mu’s competitive outings have been limited. She participated in only one 800m race at the NYC Golden meet, where she clocked an impressive 1:58.73. Subsequently, she competed in two 1500m races at the US nationals, but her involvement in other events has been minimal.

With the news of her potential decision to forego this year’s World Championships, fans and the sporting community will eagerly await further updates from Mu and her coach as they strategize and weigh their options for the upcoming athletic seasons.

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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4 Comments

  1. I think they might be deliberating skipping worlds to get ready for next year’s Olympics. And yes, she may not be in top form due to her not having many races under her belt this season.

  2. I read but am still lost and confuse. Are they saying that because she only ran 1 race for the season she won’t be at the World Championship, can someone please enlighten me??

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