Clayton Young is one of my favorite athletes. He has a positive attitude and has never refused an interview with me, which I appreciate. At the World Champions Stadium in humid Tokyo, Clayton gave the assembled media a thoughtful recap of his race, which didn’t quite go as planned. Clayton is a class act.
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I always thought that Clayton Young would be a world marathon medalist.
Brooks welcomes Clayton Young and takes a significant step forward on a performance-oriented roster
today, Brooks running announced the signing of the elite marathoner Clayton Young to its all-star road roster, marking a significant development in the performance running brand’s team strategy to become a leader at the highest level of competition. Young will bring his technical, data-driven approach to footwear and performance to collaborations with the brands’ athlete performance and innovation development teams. Young will look to add to her already decorated career with Brooks, including an NCAA 10,000m title, a 2nd place finish at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials, a top-10 finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics and three top-10 finishes at major World events.
“Joining Tam Brooks truly marks an exciting new chapter in my professional career. The same deliberate, detail-oriented and data-driven approach that the world saw from me as I prepared and competed on race day can also be found in my decision to partner with Brooks,” said Clayton Young. “I am excited about the opportunities and innovation that Brooks presents to compete at the highest level, as well as the opportunities to engage with the running community and inspire the next generation.”
In addition to his proven track record on the course, this partnership reflects Brooks’ commitment to building a team-first roster aligned with values, performance and community impact. Young’s passion for the future of the sport, both through youth running and product innovation, will be key pillars of his partnership with Brooks. In this new position, Young will have the opportunity to participate in Brooks’ Future Run program through team grants and coaching, as well as youth programming. Additionally, Young will work closely with Brooks’ footwear development team to provide elite-level insights to drive product innovation.
“At Brooks, we’re intentionally building more than a roster of fast athletes, we’re building a team. As one of the nation’s most consistent top marathoners and a proven contender on the world stage, we’re excited to add. Clayton to Tim Brookssaid Garrett Heath, Director of Sports Marketing, Brooks Running. “Clayton’s relentless drive to never settle is infectious, and his team mentality will help continue to lift everyone around him. He brings a thoughtful, methodical approach to work and products that will help continue to drive our innovation and inspire us to always think bigger. We couldn’t be more excited to start inspiring this generation to continue working with him. come on.”
Brooks believes that a team-first mentality builds trust, connection and a culture that not only increases performance, but also makes the journey more meaningful. Young will elevate the Brooks Marathon roster as he brings both competitive confidence and inspiration to future generations of runners through his endurance and dedication. As Young prepares for her next chapter, the Boston Marathon and the 2028 Olympics ahead, Brooks will support her as a performance partner dedicated to the details so athletes can shine when it matters most.
Clayton Young wraps up the upcoming workouts #Boston Marathonwhere he will present #BrooksRunning for the first time.
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Brooks’ current road list includes: CJ Albertson, Casey Clinger, Zach Panning, Colin Bennie, and: Turner: Wiley except Jess McClain, Suzanne Sullivan, Erica Kemp, Amanda Vestry, and: Alifin Tulyamuk in the women’s team. Together, the team has amassed more than 20 national championships, 30 top ten finishes in major marathons and world championships, two world record holders and four Olympic Games.
