Clayton Young

Long-distance runner

American Springville, Utah, USA Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionLong-distance runner
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/09/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceSpringville, Utah, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Clayton Young

10/03/2026

Clayton Young discussed his 2:07:04 performance at the Boston Marathon, describing it as the fastest marathon of his life. The appearance was notable because it came after a period in which he had already established himself as one of the top American marathoners, including a strong Olympic and major-championship run since 2024.

18/11/2025

Clayton Young continued his rise in marathon running with a ninth-place finish at the 2025 World Championships marathon. The result added to a stretch of major performances following his Olympic debut and reinforced his status as one of the leading American distance runners.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForAmerican marathon runner and former collegiate track and field athlete
Notable AchievementNCAA 10,000 metres champion in 2019
Olympic ParticipationCompeted for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeBrigham Young University

Career

SportsTrack and field, road running, marathon
College TeamBrigham Young Cougars
Professional TeamsBrooks Running
Highlights
  • Won the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships 10,000 metres
  • Finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
  • Competed in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_clayton_young_/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/-clayton-young-

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He ran collegiately for Brigham Young University.
2. He won the 2010 Utah High School Activities Association 5A Cross Country Championship individual title.
3. He was an All-American at the 2011 Nike Cross Nationals.

Also born on 14 September

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