Olympic champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev expecting first child as fans await answers on her athletics comeback

Athing Mu-Nikolayev is expecting her first child with husband Yegor Nikolayev. The Olympic 800m champion shared the news on Instagram on October 15, 2026. She has not competed since August 2025 and has yet to confirm her return.
With the LA28 Olympics approaching, fans will have to wait for her to share her plans for the future.
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