Mile News Tagged Kate Murphy


Mile prep standout Kate Murphy set to join Oregon’s champion cross country team

November 22, 2016

Murphy also said her friendship with freshman Katie Rainsberger was another factor that drew her to signing with the Ducks.

By Romaine Soh, Daily Emerald

After the Oregon women claimed their fourth NCAA Championship title in a huge upset last Saturday, the distance program is already in the...

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Kate Murphy on pace to become all-time high school great

October 27, 2016

“Kate is more focused and driven this season, I think there is a little less pressure now that she is committed to a college and she has had the chance to go to many different places.”

By Steven Dilsizian, USA TODAY Sports

Kate Murphy looks to cement herself as one of the all-time greats in...

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Lake Braddock Mile star Kate Murphy commits to Oregon

October 14, 2016

Future Duck will now turn her focus to wrapping up her high school career on a high note.

By Dan Roth, The Washington Post

Lake Braddock senior middle-distance runner Kate Murphy on Tuesday announced via Twitter her plans to attend the University of Oregon. The three-time All-Met Athlete of...

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Lake Braddock’s Kate Murphy prepares for Olympic Trials

June 23, 2016

“I’m running as fast as I can, but I go faster with competition. I still don’t know what my limit is.”

By Charlie Ban, Run Washington

Kate Murphy knows she can run faster in the 1500 meters, she just needs competition.

She’ll finally get it July 7, when she races the first round of the U.S....

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HS Junior Kate Murphy Clocks 4:07, Qualifies for Olympic Trials 1500

June 18, 2016

“I knew this was one of my last shots at getting it [the Trials standard], and I just knew I had to be really brave.”

By Taylor Dutch, FloTrack.org

BOSTON — Kate Murphy was on a mission to run the Olympic Trials qualifying standard of 4:09.50 Friday evening at Dilboy Stadium. She accomplished...

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Mental Toughness Leads Kate Murphy to Big Wins

May 11, 2015

The Lake Braddock High School sophomore has her sights set on fast times in upcoming post-season races.

By Marc Bloom, Running Times

Athlete: Kate Murphy

Year: Sophomore
School: Lake Braddock High School
Location: Burke, VA
1000m PR: 2:53.78
1600m PR: 4:46.99
3000m PR: 9:32.82
2 Mile...

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