Riley Murphy - Men's Track & Field - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Photo by: Regina Rickert

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Photo by: David Dermer

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Riley Murphy

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Tallmadge, Ohio
High School:
Tallmadge

2023 SEASON

Set his personal best of 1.95m in the high jump at the indoor MAC Championships, placing fourth

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Four-time All-Ohio honoree
Holds four outdoor and two indoor records at Tallmadge High School
Also played football and basketball

PERSONAL

Son of Bridget and Michael Murphy
Has one sibling, Rory
Majoring in Biology

Kent State Director of Track and Field Nathan Fanger Previews the 2026 MAC Outdoor Championship

Tuesday, May 12

Kent State of Mind: Jack Curtis

Monday, April 06

25 TXF HYPE

Friday, July 18

60m Interviews - Linkon Tyrrell

Friday, July 18

Kent State track and field athlete Miranna Atanmo bursts out of the starting blocks, leaning forward in full acceleration with arms driving and braided hair flowing behind her. Hurdles are visible in the background.

Kent State Track and Field Opens Postseason at NCAA East First Round on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 26

Four Kent State track and field athletes pose together on the awards podium wearing light blue Under Armour uniforms and gold MAC Championship medals. Left to right: Chaz Sakala (bib 1196), Sean [last name partially visible] (bib 1157, holding a relay baton), Ryan Gross (bib 1167), and Jacob Stanley (bib 1192). The group smiles for the camera following their relay event at the MAC Outdoor Championships.

Kent State Track & Field Totals Seven Individual and One Relay Entry for NCAA First Round Competition

Thursday, May 21

Kent State sprinter Jacob Stanley (bib 1192) drives down the track while carrying the relay baton during the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Men’s 4x100 Relay Team Closes Weekend with MAC Meet Record

Saturday, May 16

Hall and Tyrrell Win Gold on Day 2 at MAC Outdoor T&F Championships

Friday, May 15