New Jersey Teen Athing Mu Wins 800 Meters at Tokyo Olympics

Author Nicole Barlage

August 3rd, 2021 9:42 AM

Nineteen year old Athing Mu made history at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Trenton native became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the 800 meter race since the Mexico City Games in 1968.

Taking the lead early, she finished in 1:55.21, a U.S. record, breaking a record set by Neptune native Ajee Wilson.

British teen Keely Hodgkinson took home silver with a time of 1:55.88 and American Raevyn Rogers took home bronze with a time of 1:56.81.

MEET THE 20 OLYMPIANS FROM PENNSYLVANIA

• Mitch Stahl – Volleyball

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  Mitch Stahl is from Chambersburg, Pa. You can watch him on Team USA Tuesday, July 27 during the Men's Volleyball Tournament against Tunisia.

• Michael Shuey – Track & Field

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  You can catch Michael Shuey during the Javelin Throw. He is from Johnsonburg, Pa and a Penn State graduate.

• Joe Kovacs – Track & Field

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  Joe Kovacs is a Penn State graduate from Bethlehem, PA. He has a silver medal for shot put in the 2016 Olympics.
• Alison Riske – Tennis

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  Alison Riske, a Pittsburgh resident, will compete in the Women's Singles for Tennis for Team USA.

• Kris Thomas – Rugby

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  You can watch Philadelphia native Kris Thomas during the Women's Rugby Tournament happening on Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday July 29.

• Julian Venonsky – Rowing

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  The 27 year old from Malvern, PA will compete Tuesday July 27th during the Men's Eight.
• Nick Mead – Rowing

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  You can catch Strafford, PA native, Nick Mead, on Tuesday July 27th during the Men's Eight.

• Michael Grady – Rowing

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  Michael Grady will compete in the Men's Four for Team USA on Tuesday, July 27th. He is from Pittsburgh, PA and attended Cornell University.

• Justin Best – Rowing

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  Justin Best makes his Olympic debut on the Men's Rowing Team. From Kennett Square, PA, this Drexel University graduate can be seen in the Men's Eight on Tuesday July 27.
• Jacob Hoyle – Fencing

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  Jacob Hoyle is from Wallingford, PA. He competed on Sunday July 25 for Team USA in fencing.

• Boyd Martin – Equestrian

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  Boyd Martin is from Cochranville, Pa and you can catch him this Olympic games riding in the individual and team equestrian events.

• Phillip Dutton – Equestrian

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  57 year old Phillip Dutton and West Grove native is the oldest Olympian on Team USA.
• Scott McGough – Baseball

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  Team USA pitcher Scott McGough will represent Pittsburgh, PA when Team USA plays Israel July 30th.

• Tim Federowicz – Baseball

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  Tim Federowicz from Erie, PA will compete with the USA Men's Baseball Team against Israel on July 30. Federowicz is a catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers (AAA).

• Casey Kaufhold – Archery

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  17 year old Kaufhold is from Lancaster, PA and representing Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She will compete on Tuesday July 22nd in the Women's Individual.
• Ariana Ramsey – Rugby

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  You can watch Philadelphia native Ariana Ramsey during the Women's Rugby Tournament happening on Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday July 29.

• Alex Miklasevich – Rowing

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  You can catch Pittsburgh, PA native, Alex Mikalasevich, on Tuesday July 27th during the Men's Eight.

• Hali Flickinger – Swimming

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  Hali Flickinger from York, PA of Team United States competed in the Women's 200m Butterfly on Tuesday, July 27. She will also be competing in the 400m Individual Medley
• David Taylor – Wrestling

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  State College, PA resident David Taylor will represent Team USA for wrestling.

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Author Nicole Barlage

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