James Murray
James Murray
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
  • High School:
    Coomera Anglican College
  • Event(s):
    Middle Distance

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • 2x School Record Holder (1000 meters, distance medley relay)
  • Indoor All-Conference, Distance Medley Relay (2022)
  • A-R-C All-Academic Team (2022)
  • Two-time letterwinner (2021-22)
2021 | freshman
  • Broke the two-minute barrier in the indoor 800 meters by winning the event in a time of 1:59.03 at the Coe-NWU-Simpson Tri-Meet
  • Set a career-best in the 800 meters at the A-R-C Indoor Championships with a time of 1:57.61, the fastest 800 time by a Storm runner that year
High School
  • A 2019 graduate of Coomera Anglican College
  • Queensland State Qualifier in the 800 and 1,500 meters for three years
  • Finished second in the 800 and 1,500 meters in the Queensland Schoolboys U19 division
Personal
  • Son of Jimmy and Joanne Murray
  • Has a sister, Emma
  • Major is undecided

News Mentions

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Moon’s five broken records lead to SC ESPY award

After breaking five school records between the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, junior Spencer Moon was awarded the title of 2021-22 SC...

July 18, 2022

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Track and field squads, five individuals claim all-academic status

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams were both recognized by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches...

July 13, 2022

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Moon wins 5K at conference championships

Spencer Moon was crowned champion in the 5000 meters and placed third in the 10,000 meters, Carter Berkey finished third in the long jump, and the...

May 14, 2022

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Cleveland wins hurdle title, Moon breaks 1500m record

Max Cleveland won the 110 hurdles, Spencer Moon broke the 1500-meter school record, and the Simpson College men’s and women’s track...

May 7, 2022

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Track and field hosts 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams hosted the 16th Annual Kip Janvrin Open on Thursday night and Friday.

April 29, 2022

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Cleveland’s strong hurdle performance highlights Simpson’s first home meet

Highlighted by Max Cleveland’s standout performance in the 110 hurdles, the Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field...

April 23, 2022

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Moon lowers his 5K record in Platteville

The Simpson College men’s track and field team sent five runners to the UW-Platteville Invitational to compete in the 5000 meter run on...

April 15, 2022

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Four win gold at Central Invitational

Max Cleveland, James Murray, Brenden Godbout, and Aryss Forbes all won events at the Central Invitational to lead the Simpson College men’s...

April 9, 2022

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Simpson track begins outdoor season

The Simpson College men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the 2022 outdoor season at either the Wartburg Outdoor Select or...

April 1, 2022

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Five runners earn All-A-R-C honors at indoor championships

The Simpson College men’s track and field team had five athletes earn all-conference recognition at the American Rivers Conference Indoor...

February 26, 2022

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Storm finish regular season in Waverly

Carter Berkey's runner-up finish in the long jump paced the Simpson College men's and women's track and field team's time at the Liz Wuertz...

February 19, 2022

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Trio of runners lead Simpson at weekend competitions

Spencer Moon broke the 5000-meter school record, Ryan Courtney shaved over 30 seconds off his personal best in the 3000-meter, and Max Cleveland...

February 12, 2022

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Moon leads Simpson track and field squads in Missouri

Spencer Moon improved his 3000-meter school record for the second time in as many meets to highlight the Simpson College men's and women's track...

February 5, 2022

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Moon, Murray break school records on Friday

The Simpson College men's and women's indoor track and field teams combined for 18 top-10 finishes highlighted by two record-breaking performances...

January 21, 2022