8th Annual Ed Murphey Classic: A Can't Miss Event in the World of Track and Field

By Jayson Panganiban July 11, 2024 17:45

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Overview

The 8th Annual Ed Murphey Classic is a hallmark event for the PUMA American Track League and is set to kickoff today, July 11th 2024. This storied event, formerly given a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver designation, will be streaming live across a plethora of different youtube channels, giving track fans around the world a real treat leading up to the 2024 Olympic Games.

Event Details

The 2024 edition of the Ed Murphey Classic will be conducted in a completely new format style, starting with exclusively field events on Thursday, July 11th, and then followed by track disciplines on July 12th. Finally, the event will be bookended by the highly anticipated Beale Street Games on July 13th. With all of the action set to take place in Memphis, Tennessee, a city famously known as the "Birthplace of Rock 'N Roll", the events will undoubtably keep viewers engaged from start to finish.

Event Highlights

Notable Athletes

One of the main calling cards of the event will be the start-studded array of athletic talent that will be competing, including the likes of Yohan Blake, Alaysha Johnson, Jessica Ramsey, Craig Engels, Matthew Boling, and several others. Not only will their participation heighten competition amongst the competitors and potentially yield some record breaking performances, but it is also sure to deliver the audience with some unforgettable performances.

Additional Entertainment and Activities

In addition to traditional track and field events, the Ed Murphey Classic is rife with entertainment and unique activities. Attendees can look forward to enjoying live music, local favorites from food trucks, and the opportunity to purchase exclusive event merchandise. Not to mention, the PUMA Fan Zone along with distinguished local guests will give fans a real multi-faceted experience that is sure to appeal to not only traditional track fans.

Broadcast and Streaming Information

Unable to attend the event in person?,The 8th Annual Ed Murphey Classic will be live-streamed across a diverse network of youtube channels, including the likes of theAmerican Track League, Flo Track, Total Running Productions, PUMA, Track Alerts, Citius Mag, and Tracklanda.

Recently, Paul Doyle, the founder of the American Track League, couldn't help but harp on his excitement for the event, citing the passionate Memphis fan base in as a main reason for why this iteration of the Ed Murphey classic will be such a success. He stated, "We are thrilled to bring the 8th Annual Ed Murphey Classic to Memphis. The support and energy of the fans play a pivotal role in making this event a standout on the track and field calendar."

The 8th Annual Ed Murphey Classic will be a groundbreaking celebration of athleticism, entertainment, and community spirit, making it arguably the most anticipated track and field competition of 2024 outside of the Olympics of course.