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| Mary Moraa’s Athletics Competitor Emotional After Bagging Mzungu Man |
Former Olympic champion, 22-year-old Athing Mu, has announced her engagement to a Mzungu man. Mary Moraa’s Athletics Competitor Emotional After Bagging Mzungu Man, Getting Engaged Source: Instagram She shared the news in a heartwarming Instagram post, celebrating a bright moment after a challenging season. Despite not making it to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Mu was all smiles as she revealed that her fiancée, whose identity remains undisclosed, proposed to her. The world-class 800m runner shared a series of photos documenting the special moment.
In the first photo, her fiancé goes down on one knee and places a ring on her finger. The joyous caption read: “In a year full of noes, Jesus has blessed me with a YES!” signalling the athlete’s emotional triumph despite the setbacks she faced this year. Mu, who is the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 800m, was notably absent from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her journey fell short after an unfortunate fall during the US Olympic trials, dashing her hopes of defending her title. The incident occurred during the final race, where Mu stumbled and finished ninth. Her appeal to reconsider the result was denied, ultimately forcing her to miss out on competing in Paris.
This year has been a rollercoaster for Mu, who was easing back into the season following a minor injury. She had planned to compete at the Prefontaine Classic, where she would face reigning world champion Mary Moraa, but her injury delayed her return. Despite a strong start at the US trials, with a third-place finish in the heats and a semifinal win, her fall in the final ended her Olympic dreams for 2024. After the disappointing trials, Mu attempted to regain her momentum at the Holloway Pro Classic but finished in fifth place. She has not raced since but is expected to return to the track with a fresh start next season. Mu has ended her year on a high as she celebrates her engagement, sharing her happiness with fans. While the identity of her fiancée remains a mystery, Mu’s joy is clear as she looks ahead to the future, both on and off the track.
by Hillary Lisimba