One of track & field’s biggest stars may be absent when the 2023 World Athletics Championships begin in Budapest on August 19. But the fact that Mu is even considering skipping Worlds is a huge story. LRC Analysis: Athing Mu is incredibly talented at running but doesn’t seem to particularly enjoy doing itA week ago, if you had told us that one of the biggest stars in the sport was healthy and fit and still considering not running Worlds, Mu would have been one of our first picks. Might Mu be subject to a reduction if she skips Worlds – and would Nike enforce the reduction if so? MB: Athing Mu may skip 2023 World Championships to focus on 2024

Source: Los Angeles Times August 02, 2023 23:26 UTC