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Thomas Joseph Murphy (born November 21, 1935) is an American former
middle distance runner, who represented his native country at the
1960 Summer Olympics in
Rome, Italy. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 800 metres event at the
1959 Pan American Games in
Chicago.
Murphy graduated from
Manhattan College in 1958.
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Notes |
- Note 1: In 1888 both the NAAAA and the AAU held championships
- OT: The 1920, 1928, 1932, and since 1992, championships incorporated the Olympic Trials, otherwise held as a discrete event.
- 2020 OT: The 2020 Olympic Trials were delayed and held in 2021 due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
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1906–1979 Amateur Athletic Union | |
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1981–1992 The Athletics Congress | |
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1993–present USA Track & Field | |
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Notes | *Distances have varied as follows: 600 yards (1906–1986), 500 meters (1987–1993) except 600 meters (odd numbered years since 2015) |
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