Clayton Young After Making The 2024 Olympic Marathon Team (Live From Orlando)
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- Heading into the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, the consensus was that there was no consensus: Anyone could make the team.
And the races delivered big time, with topsy-turvy place changes and unexpected finishes on both the men’s and women’s side. In the men’s race, Conner Mantz and Clayton Young, the top two seeds in the field, did come away with the top two places, but the surprising news was who wasn’t in the mix, as two sub-2:09 seeds - Scott Fauble and Sam Chelanga - dropped out and reigning champion Galen Rupp struggled to a 16th-place finish.
Before Clayton Young’s 2:08:00 breakthrough in Chicago last fall, the ASICS runner’s marathon career had gotten off to a fairly rocky start. Young debuted in Atlanta in 2020 but only managed a 2:29:46 for 136th place, and in his first Chicago the following year, he was on track for a top-10 finish before falling only 300 meters from the finish line and losing 3 minutes and 5 places. Along the way, he’d picked up a few wins at shorter road races including a pair of national titles in 2023, but it wasn’t until last fall when he entered the conversation of potential Olympic contenders.
Young, who trains with Mantz in Utah, had a smoother buildup than his training partner (who dealt with a stress reaction in November) and seemed to be the most in control of all the leaders at each point in the race. He’s gotta get bonus points for sportsmanship as well, offering his training partner a pull from his water bottle after Mantz missed one of his own and hyping up the crowd even as he got passed in the final few strides.
Host: Chris Chavez | chris_j_chavez
Host: Kyle Merber | kylemerber
Host: Eric Jenkins | _ericjenkins
Guest: Clayton Young | _clayton_young
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This man won the race
Sure he finished 2nd 🤣
Na Zach Panning did
@@kevinenglish5460definitely let Connor win because he had a big bonus in his contract if he won the US trials 🤣
@@ianbusche1471 I hope Conner gives Clayton some of that bonus money. Wish they had sprinted to the finish
No, he didn’t - which kind of sucks.
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Eric took his humble pie like a true sport. And Clayton has a wonderful sense of humor. I’m a new fan of his.
Zach Panning won that for everyone. That was an epic race for that guy! Mad respect.
Great interview! Clayton is a beast. Sharing his awesome personality. The US men’s marathon elites needs this!!! Can’t wait to see Clayton and Conner in Paris!
Thank you guys for such amazing coverage yet again! Clayton is an amazing human, and so deserving.
This is gold…
great interview. clayton has become one of my favorite runners.
Great guy from a great team! Go BYU! Go REP!
As so many already pointed out, absolutely great guy. Thank you for the interview. Good for the sport!
Great interview! I have been a big BYU fan watching Mantz and Clayton run over the years. I knew Clayton was good but to see him emerge to become elite/olympic runner has been inspiring. I don't think experts would have predicted Young to be one of 2 who would qualify for Paris couple of years sgo. I lnow i didnt. his performance in Chicago was amazing and at the same made me realize that he just as good as Mantz. Clayton love your story and congratulations in securing your spot to Paris. Well deserved.
You know Clayton feeling good with the shades on! Let’s go 2024!
Great interview
Amazing interview as always.
Brilliant interview
Wow. Amazing sportsmanship. Love this!
Such a legend to look up to !
1:21 that woman is like "oh shit they're filming something"
Eric Jenkins needs to be on more. Funny dude
At 7:52 made me teary fo idk why may be I guess camaraderie and rich emotions flowing during intense super fast sub 4:50 pace at mile 22-23.
Dont worry folks with the Olympic Marathon the real race will happen between Young and Mantz….thats something i cant wait for.
Panning maybe should have not tried for the standard and just went for third and then hope to make it on the selection process. That's not a sure deal either so do have to respect him for going for it.
USA USA USA! Just call this guy Captain America!!!
Yeeeee Chris
I would feel awkward being in Mantzs’ situation and kind of being allowed to win. No, it doesn’t really matter; they both made it. But it would almost make it feel fake. But maybe that’s just me. I’m happy they have such a good bond
They are team mates these decisions are made ahead of time if they are finishing together.
Could be a deal they made with the prize money from sponsors. Also I think Mantz let Young win at the 20k race
Based on the interview Clayton stated Mantz was struggling at the end. Young appeared to be the stronger runner at the end. I think this just shows the respect and brotherhood they have for each other. Their main goal was for them to both make it ! Goal was achieved. Clayton deserved to soak up the moment on making it to Paris . His journey from being injured last year and now making the team is amazing in it self.
Hoping for a top 25 placing in Paris.
Backhanded wish?
Is Eric on the Ryan Hall bulking program or is this unintentional retirement bloat?
dudes going to Paris to catch a L 2:09 aint touching the podium in Paris
You don’t know much about the Olympic marathon do you
Hire this man
Always was calling him a top 2!!!! No doubt he was ready to grind!!!! He needs the first place $$$$$$!
Connor young and Clayton mantz won!
Lmao
The Bromance is a little much 😅
GG@@seatownfan mormon bromance
meow