Clayton Young
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:08:00
Qualifying Race: 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Date of Birth
09/14/93
Age on Race Day
30
Current Residence
Springville, Utah
Hometown
American Fork, Utah
High School
American Fork High School
Current Affiliation
ASICS
Profession
Mechanical Engineer at Stryker
Marathon PB
2:08:00
First Trials qualification
No
Previous Trials
2020
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Brigham Young University
Career Highlights
4-time USATF Champion (8K, 10K, 15K and 20K); 7th-fastest U.S. marathoner; 2019 NCAA Champion, 10,000m; 8-time NCAA All-American
Family
My wife, Ashley, and I have been married for 7 years. We have two girls: Lucy (5) and Jenna (3).
Greatest Accomplishment
I'm a family man.
Interesting Story
I had knee surgery in February of 2023, then ran the Chicago Marathon 7 months later hitting the Olympic standard and running the 7th-fastest marathon time ever by an American.
Favorite Book
Atlas Shrugged
Favorite Movie
A Million Miles Away
Favorite TV Show/Series
MrBeast
Favorite Song
Shinjuku Speed Dating
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Ice Cream
Favorite Breakfast
Ashley's Breakfast Sandwich
Favorite Motivational Quote
"Consistent Competence Equals Eventual Excellence."
Favorite Running Memory
Hitting the Olympic standard with my training partner, Conner Mantz, at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
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