There are 10 article(s) tagged Ed Murphey Classic:

• August 2023

  • World-class pole vaulters soar over Beale Street

    The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.

    By Alicia Davidson August 05, 2023

  • Gallery: Ed Murphey Classic brings world class athletes to Rhodes College

    Photographer Greg Campbell was on site for the 7th annual Ed Murphey Classic at Rhodes College on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. The Classic, named for University of Tennessee track standout Ed Murphey, continues Saturday at 3 p.m. on Beale Street with the Murphey Mile and pole vault competition.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 04, 2023

  • Ed Murphey Classic is back, bigger and better than ever

    Several Olympians are scheduled to compete in this year’s event, which will have a new twist Saturday on Beale.

    By John Varlas August 01, 2023

• March 2023

  • Ed Murphey Classic announces namesake track club

    The club’s aim will be to expose Memphis-area youth to the sport during the summer months at no cost.

    By John Varlas March 23, 2023

• August 2022

  • Oh Snap: This week’s best photos

    Geoff Calkins said, “The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining night on Beale Street.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 06, 2022

• July 2022

  • Calkins: (Sky) walking in Memphis — as pole vaulters soar over Beale

    The organizers of the Ed Murphey Classic got a burst of inspiration this year. How about bringing the pole vaulting competition to the people? It made for a wildly entertaining Saturday night on Beale Street. 

    By Geoff Calkins July 31, 2022

  • Former Whitehaven standout Johnson sets the pace at Ed Murphey Classic

    Class of 2022 grad willing to lend a hand, while getting a chance to compete alongside the pros.

    By John Varlas July 30, 2022

  • This year’s Ed Murphey Classic aiming for new heights

    Competition takes place at the University of Memphis’ South Campus — and on Beale Street. Beale Street will host the pole vault competition on July 30.

    By John Varlas July 21, 2022

• August 2021

  • Oh, snap: A week full of fun photos

    Our photographers captured some classic Elvis Week images, and also made it to an unusual school, an iconic store and some sporting events. Cast your ballot for the best one.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 21, 2021

  • Fun and the future vault to center stage at Ed Murphey Classic

    High school distance standouts tuned up for cross-country season and some other athletes were ‘having a blast.’ But the competition gets serious on Sunday — some nice prize money is on the line for the pros 

    By John Varlas August 15, 2021