There are 15 article(s) tagged Ed Murphey Classic:

• January 2025

  • Murphey Track Club will host free track coaching clinic on Sunday

    Event is part of the continuous promotion of the sport by the Ed Murphey Track Club.

    By John Varlas January 30, 2025

• July 2024

  • Generations share track — and moments — at Ed Murphey Classic

    The experience of taking part in a meet like the Ed Murphey Classic at the University of Memphis was a whole other thing altogether for fans, amateurs, high school athletes and pros alike.

    By John Varlas July 17, 2024

  • Crossword: Right on track

    Two recent stories by The Daily Memphian reporter John Varlas about the Ed Murphey Classic inspired this week’s crossword puzzle.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 14, 2024

  • Gallery: High-flying action on Beale

    Photographer Brad Vest captured the action on Beale Street Saturday for the final day of the Ed Murphey Classic. The John “Buck” Ewing pole-vaulting competition featured three current Olympians — two-time world champion Sam Kendricks of Oxford, Mississippi, 2020 Olympic silver medalist Chris Nilsen and former NCAA champ Brynn King.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 13, 2024

  • Olympians set to compete at Ed Murphey Classic in Memphis

    The 2024 Olympics get underway July 24 in Paris. This week, however, track and field fans can see some high-level competition — and some Olympians to boot — right here in Memphis.

    By John Varlas July 12, 2024

• 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