Boston University

One of the finest middle-distance runners in BU history, Murphy (‘98) was a three-time All-American at 800 meters. He set the indoor school record in that race with a time of 1:47.65 in 1997, a mark that still stands today. A seven-time conference champion, Murphy still holds the indoor record at the America East Championships thanks to his time of 1:48.37 in 1998.

Murphy immediately found success on the conference stage as a freshman in 1995, winning the first of three outdoor titles in the 800m run. He followed that up the next year with victories in the 400m and 800m races en route to being named Most Outstanding Performer at the outdoor championships. Murphy capped his sensational sophomore campaign with an All-American performance in the 800m run. After winning the 1,000m indoor title in 1997 and earning indoor All-America honors in the 800m run, Murphy finished his decorated collegiate career with an outstanding senior season in 1998. He was the Most Outstanding Performer at the indoor conference meet and secured a second straight All-America selection in the 800m run before winning the outdoor title in that same race.