Consider This from NPR These team USA marathon runners are rooting for each other on and off the track
Jul 25, 2024
Get a glimpse into the inspiring friendship between two elite U.S. marathon runners, Clayton Young and Conner Mantz, as they gear up for the Paris Olympics. Their bond, built on years of training together, highlights the unique blend of rivalry and support. Discover how they tackle challenges like heat and humidity, and the importance of shared faith in their athletic journeys. With goals set on gold, their story is a powerful testament to teamwork and perseverance in the face of competition.
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First Meeting
- Clayton Young and Conner Mantz first met during a run at BYU, where Mantz, recently returned from missionary work, was overweight.
- Despite this, Mantz's grit impressed Young as he kept pace for a considerable distance.
Camaraderie and Competition
- During the Olympic trials, Young and Mantz displayed camaraderie, even high-fiving mid-race.
- Mantz surged at the end but they finished within seconds of each other, sharing a hug.
Paris Course Recon
- Young traveled to Paris to train on the Olympic course, experiencing its challenging hills and heat.
- He described the course as hilly, technical, hot, and humid.