Talking in Ovals

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40. Clayton Murphy, 2016 800m Olympic Bronze Medalist

May 18, 2023

1h 9m

Athletes Mentioned

Clayton Murphy is an accomplished American middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 meters and 1500 meters. He gained prominence after winning a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, showcasing his speed and competitive spirit. Murphy has also been a standout performer at the World Championships and the Diamond League circuit, establishing himself as one of the top middle-distance runners in the United States.

Athletes Mentioned

Alex and Dave are joined by Clayton Murphy, 2016 800m Olympic Bronze Medalist and Akron Zips Great, and we talk about how he got his spark to be a runner, the issues with track and how we can all fix it.