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Athing Mu, 19, ends half-century U.S. drought with women’s 800m gold

Gold medalist Athing Mu of Team United States and bronze medalist Raevyn Rogers of Team United States celebrate after the Women's 800m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Gold medalist Athing Mu of Team United States and bronze medalist Raevyn Rogers of Team United States celebrate after the Women's 800m Final on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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The 19-year-old phenom also took down the American record in her Olympic gold medal-winning win.

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