Clayton Young is one of my favorite athletes. He is positive and has never turned down an interview with me, which I appreciate. At the humid World Championships in Tokyo, Clayton gave the assembled media a careful summary of his career, which did not go as planned. Clayton is a class act.
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Brooks welcomes Clayton Young and takes important step forward on performance-driven roster
Today, running streams announced the signing of the elite marathoner Young Clayton to its roster of road stars, marking a significant development in the high-performance racing brand’s strategy, which prioritizes the team to become a leader at the highest level of competition. Young will bring his data-driven technical approach to footwear and performance to collaborate with the brands’ athlete performance and innovation development teams. Young will look to add to his already decorated career in partnership with Brooks, including the NCAA Championship title in the 10,000m, a second-place finish at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials, a top-10 finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a three-time top-10 finisher at the World Majors.
“Joining Team Brooks truly marks an exciting new chapter in my professional career. The same intentional, detail-oriented, data-driven approach that the world has seen in me as I prepared and competed on race day can also be found in my decision to partner with Brooks,” said Clayton Young. “I’m excited about the opportunities and innovation 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 its proven results on the field, this partnership reflects Brooks’ commitment to building a team-first workforce aligned with values, performance and community impact. Young’s passion for the future of sport, both through youth running and product innovation, will become key pillars of his partnership with Brooks. In this new role, Young will have the opportunity to participate in Brooks’ Future Run program through equipment and training grants, as well as youth programming. Additionally, Young will work closely with Brooks’ footwear development team to provide high-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 country’s most consistent top-performers and a proven contender on the global stage, we’re thrilled to add Clayton to Team Brookssaying Garrett Heath, Director of Sports Marketing at Brooks Running. “Clayton’s relentless drive to never settle is contagious, and his team-based mentality will help continue to elevate everyone around him. He brings a thoughtful, methodical approach to performance and product that will help continue to drive our innovation and inspire us to always think bigger. We couldn’t be more excited to begin this partnership with him as he envisions even bigger dreams and continues to inspire the next generation of athletes for years to come.”
Brooks believes that a team mentality creates trust, connection, and a culture that not only drives greater performance but makes the journey more meaningful. Young will elevate the Brooks marathon roster as he brings competitive credibility and inspires future generations of runners through his resilience and dedication. As Young prepares for his next chapter, with the Boston Marathon in the works and the 2028 Olympic Games ahead, Brooks will support him as a performance partner committed to paying attention to the details so athletes can shine when it matters most.
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Brooks’ current visitor list includes CJ Albertson, Casey Clinger, Zach Panning, Colin Bennie, and Turner wiley in addition to Jess McClain, Susanna Sullivan, Erika Kemp, Amanda Vestri, and Aliphine Tuliamuk on the women’s team. Together, the team has achieved more than 20 national championships, 30 top-ten finishes at major marathons and world championships, two world record holders and four Olympic appearances.
