Nick Clayton - Track and Field - Air Force Academy Athletics

Nick Clayton

Nick Clayton

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Opelika, Ala.
High School:
Opelika
Position:
Discus, Shot Put, Hammer Throw

HIGH SCHOOL: Alabama 6A state champion in the discus throw (164[apos]10') at the 2008 state meet...also picked up a sixth-place finish in the shot put at that meet. PERSONAL: Son of Jerry and Becky Clayton...father was a two-time NCAA shot put qualifier at Illinois and currently serves as the assistant head coach at Auburn, coaching throws, multi-events and high jump...mother was a three-time All-American in the long jump at Illinois...has one older brother, Zach, who is a member of the Auburn football team and NCAA qualifier in the discus...majoring in management...attended the Academy[apos]s Prep School...member of Cadet Squadron 01.

Morgan Glaser clearing 1.82 meters to win the Mountain West title in the high jump

Two Champions, One Record Highlight Final Day of MW Outdoors

Saturday, May 16

Kayla Beach competes in the hurdles during a record-setting performance in the heptathlon at the MW Championships.

Kayla Beach Resets Air Force Heptathlon Record at MW Championships

Friday, May 15

Texas Tanner celebrates after winning the hammer throw at the 2026 Mountain West Outdoor Championships

Texas Tanner, Women’s 10K Headline First Day at MW Championships

Thursday, May 14

Overview of Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, CA

Championship Season Begins This Week at Mountain West Outdoors

Wednesday, May 13

Ryan Cole Interview May 12, 2026

Tuesday, May 12

Ryan Cole Interview April 21, 2026

Tuesday, April 21

Texas Tanner Pre Indoor Nationals Interview

Monday, March 09

Ryan Cole Interview - March 3rd, 2026

Tuesday, March 03

Morgan Glaser clearing 1.82 meters to win the Mountain West title in the high jump

Two Champions, One Record Highlight Final Day of MW Outdoors

Saturday, May 16

Kayla Beach competes in the hurdles during a record-setting performance in the heptathlon at the MW Championships.

Kayla Beach Resets Air Force Heptathlon Record at MW Championships

Friday, May 15

Texas Tanner celebrates after winning the hammer throw at the 2026 Mountain West Outdoor Championships

Texas Tanner, Women’s 10K Headline First Day at MW Championships

Thursday, May 14

Overview of Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, CA

Championship Season Begins This Week at Mountain West Outdoors

Wednesday, May 13

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