A long time coming for this revealing interview. Kudos to the interviewers for providing ample space and comfort for Mu to speak freely, and for keeping the talk chill yet lively--and far from the cloying, insidious (refreshingly, the “Millrose fiasco” was not dispatched in a moment of scything passive-aggression) and dickish tones other podcasters might've slipped into.
A few rough time-stamps: 7:00 -- college recruiting; nearly dropping track when Covid hit 9:00 -- reflections on her South-Sudanese heritage and the dynamics of identity 16:00 -- how quickly life changed in the two-year transition from HS kid to grown-ass professional and Olympic champion 20:00 -- dual aspirations: elite running and modelling 30:00 -- rivalry with Hodgkinson and how the two of them have made the 800 a showcase event 40:00 -- why she didn’t run indoors this year
Is it me or does she seem like she doesn't enjoy track that much and wants to retire and take up modelling? I hope she follows her passions, but if she's going to retire I hope she at least maximises her potential first! She can do big things
In her first years as a pro, she’s won an olympic and world title. It’s hard to stay motivated when you have accomplished those two already. Jakob has mentioned similar feelings when he won Tokyo. Good for her for going out on top if Paris is her last buildup.
The sad truth is that MU might switch from being an elite athlete to being an average model and still make the same money. With much less tax on the body.
Is it me or does she seem like she doesn't enjoy track that much and wants to retire and take up modelling? I hope she follows her passions, but if she's going to retire I hope she at least maximises her potential first! She can do big things
Is this a joke? Racing 800m is not enjoyable. I am not sure about modeling but if anyone enjoys racing 800m this would be surprising.