2024 Men's Cross Country Roster
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Murray, Tommy
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
/ Men's Cross Country / Track
Tommy Murray
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Port Byron, Ill.
- High School:
- Riverdale
- Deals:
Bio
TFRRS Performance Profile
At Creighton: 2024-25 - Ran in three races for the Bluejays in the fall 2024 cross country season ... Began the season strong, tacking a sixth place finish overall and third place among Creighton entrants with a time of 18:12.7 at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K (9/6) ... In the first 8K race of the season, he posted a 104th overall mark and third place finish among the Bluejays at the Gans Creek Classic 8K on Sept. 27, completing the course in a career-best 24:39.2 ... Three weeks later he posted his final result of the season at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K (10/18), recording a time of 25:54.0 to place seventh ... Did not compete during the indoor season ... Ran twice during the outdoor season, both in the 1,500 meters ... Best time was 3:58.80 on April 11 at the Jim Duncan Invitational ... Nominated for the Male Comeback Award at the 2025 Billy's.  2023-2024 - Competed in five cross country races during his freshman campaign ... Posted an 11th place finish with a time of 18:29.1 at the Hawkeye Invitational 6K (9/1) in his collegiate debut ... Recorded a time of 25:26.3 which was good for 59th place overall out of 203 entrants and 3rd among the Bluejays team at the Gans Creek Classic 8K in Columbia, Mo. (9/29) ... Improved and ran a season-best 8K time of 25:03.61 two weeks later at the Platte River Rumble (10/13) ... Delivered a time of 27:03.55 at the BIG EAST Championships 8.53K (10/28) ... Wrapped up his freshman cross country season at the NCAA D1 Midwest Regional 10K with a time of 32:51.7 ... Started the track season strong with a 3rd place finish in the 4x400 and 4th in the 800 meters at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Secured the gold with a first place finish and first career win in the 1500 meters at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25) with a time of 3:56.89 ... Finished his freshman track season with an 11th place finish in the 1500 meters at the BIG EAST Championships (5/9).
Name: Tommy Murray
High School: Riverdale High School
Hometown: Port Byron, Ill.
Parents/family: Dad (Evan), Mom (Stephie), Brother (Andy), Sister (Jillian), dogs: Magnus and Smudge.
Major: Economics on the Pre-Law Track
 I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when...I saw how well the team got along and how much Coach Gannon and Coach Fayers care about the team.
HS Athletic Accolades
2023 IHSA 1A State Track Champion in the 1600 and 3200.
2022 IHSA 1A State Cross Country Third Place
2022 IHSA 1A State Track Third Place 1600, Fourth Place 3200
2021 IHSA 1A State Cross Country Ninth Place Finisher
School Record Holder in the 3200-meter run & 3200-meter relay
Cross Country school record holder – freshman, sophomore, and junior years
4-time Cross Country Team MVP
Dispatch Argus All Western Illinois Track Athlete of the Year (2022)
Dispatch Argus All Western Illinois Cross Country Runner of the Year (2022, 2023)
2023 Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships, Champion in 1600, Runner-up in 3200
8x Varsity Letter both XC and Track
Senior Team Captain of Cross Country Team
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Interesting fact about me: I am a HUGE History Buff.
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Running Superstition: I wear a certain pair of socks for my big races.
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Favorite Running Spot: Around the city of Dublin, Ireland.
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If I could run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Theodore Roosevelt, Marcus Aurelius, Eliud Kipchoge.
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When I am not running, I am: gaming, hanging out with friends, reading, watching The Sopranos.
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Favorite Movie: Prisoners
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Favorite Food: Gyros
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HS Academic Accolades:
2022-2023 Illinois State Scholar
2023 Illinois Academic All-State
4-year Summa Cum Laude
#1 Class Rank
NHS Member (Sophomore-Senior Year)
2023 Illinois All-state Scholastic Bowl team
At Creighton: 2024-25 - Ran in three races for the Bluejays in the fall 2024 cross country season ... Began the season strong, tacking a sixth place finish overall and third place among Creighton entrants with a time of 18:12.7 at the Platte River Rumble Gold 6K (9/6) ... In the first 8K race of the season, he posted a 104th overall mark and third place finish among the Bluejays at the Gans Creek Classic 8K on Sept. 27, completing the course in a career-best 24:39.2 ... Three weeks later he posted his final result of the season at the Platte River Rumble Collegiate 8K (10/18), recording a time of 25:54.0 to place seventh ... Did not compete during the indoor season ... Ran twice during the outdoor season, both in the 1,500 meters ... Best time was 3:58.80 on April 11 at the Jim Duncan Invitational ... Nominated for the Male Comeback Award at the 2025 Billy's.  2023-2024 - Competed in five cross country races during his freshman campaign ... Posted an 11th place finish with a time of 18:29.1 at the Hawkeye Invitational 6K (9/1) in his collegiate debut ... Recorded a time of 25:26.3 which was good for 59th place overall out of 203 entrants and 3rd among the Bluejays team at the Gans Creek Classic 8K in Columbia, Mo. (9/29) ... Improved and ran a season-best 8K time of 25:03.61 two weeks later at the Platte River Rumble (10/13) ... Delivered a time of 27:03.55 at the BIG EAST Championships 8.53K (10/28) ... Wrapped up his freshman cross country season at the NCAA D1 Midwest Regional 10K with a time of 32:51.7 ... Started the track season strong with a 3rd place finish in the 4x400 and 4th in the 800 meters at the USD Alumni Track & Field meet (1/26) ... Secured the gold with a first place finish and first career win in the 1500 meters at the 2024 Kip Janvrin Open (4/25) with a time of 3:56.89 ... Finished his freshman track season with an 11th place finish in the 1500 meters at the BIG EAST Championships (5/9).
Name: Tommy Murray
High School: Riverdale High School
Hometown: Port Byron, Ill.
Parents/family: Dad (Evan), Mom (Stephie), Brother (Andy), Sister (Jillian), dogs: Magnus and Smudge.
Major: Economics on the Pre-Law Track
 I knew I wanted to be a Bluejay when...I saw how well the team got along and how much Coach Gannon and Coach Fayers care about the team.
HS Athletic Accolades
2023 IHSA 1A State Track Champion in the 1600 and 3200.
2022 IHSA 1A State Cross Country Third Place
2022 IHSA 1A State Track Third Place 1600, Fourth Place 3200
2021 IHSA 1A State Cross Country Ninth Place Finisher
School Record Holder in the 3200-meter run & 3200-meter relay
Cross Country school record holder – freshman, sophomore, and junior years
4-time Cross Country Team MVP
Dispatch Argus All Western Illinois Track Athlete of the Year (2022)
Dispatch Argus All Western Illinois Cross Country Runner of the Year (2022, 2023)
2023 Illinois Top Times Indoor Championships, Champion in 1600, Runner-up in 3200
8x Varsity Letter both XC and Track
Senior Team Captain of Cross Country Team
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Interesting fact about me: I am a HUGE History Buff.
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Running Superstition: I wear a certain pair of socks for my big races.
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Favorite Running Spot: Around the city of Dublin, Ireland.
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If I could run with any three people, living or dead, it would be: Theodore Roosevelt, Marcus Aurelius, Eliud Kipchoge.
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When I am not running, I am: gaming, hanging out with friends, reading, watching The Sopranos.
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Favorite Movie: Prisoners
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Favorite Food: Gyros
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HS Academic Accolades:
2022-2023 Illinois State Scholar
2023 Illinois Academic All-State
4-year Summa Cum Laude
#1 Class Rank
NHS Member (Sophomore-Senior Year)
2023 Illinois All-state Scholastic Bowl team
Creighton Cross Country's Matthew Fayers Media Availability - 9/3/25
Wednesday, September 03
Creighton Cross Country Media Availability - 8/27/25
Wednesday, August 27
Creighton Media Availability - 8/20/25
Thursday, August 21
Creighton Javelin thrower Jacob Ludwick - NCAA First Round (5/28/25)
Wednesday, May 28
