Track and field officials denied Athing Mu’s appeal after the 800 American record-holder stumbled and fell to the track during the first lap of the final on Monday night. Nia Akins ended up ...

At the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Athing Mu became an American hero ... track officials have denied an appeal by Mu over a fall that occurred during the qualifying race in Eugene, Oregon.

Mu filed an appeal and USA Track and Field officials sorted through the replays deep into the night, but eventually denied the protest. Kersee said Mu got spiked, had track burns and hurt her ankle.