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Consider This from NPR

These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track

Jul 25, 2024
Longtime training partners and friends, Clayton Young and Conner Mantz, share their journey as the fastest men's marathoners for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. They discuss their bond, competition, race preparations for the Paris Olympics, and how faith helps them through challenges in their running careers.
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  • Two fastest US marathoners, Connor Mance and Clayton Young, share a unique friendship beyond competition.
  • Their conversations during training runs encompass faith, engineering, relationships, and personal challenges, shaping their holistic approach to running.

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Connor Mance and Clayton Young as Training Partners and Friends

Two of the fastest men's marathoners for the US, Connor Mance and Clayton Young, have a unique bond beyond their competitiveness. Starting as training partners at Brigham Young University, their friendship has grown stronger over the years of running together. Their close connection not only motivates them individually but also creates a supportive environment during races, as seen during the Olympic trials.

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