Favorite Pre-Race Meal: Jimmy Johns Turkey Tom no tomato or mayo R.I.P Kickin Ranch
Favorite Pump-Up Song: Zombie by The Cranberries
Funniest Mid-Race Thought: Drake 2024, I watched a water droplet full of sand fly from the jumping pit and onto my eyelashes/cheek, and for the rest of the race I just stared at it.
Personal Bests
800m
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1:49.24
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Achievements
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Multiple times Conference Champion
Multiple times D2 All American
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Braxton grew up in West Fargo, North Dakota, and attended West Fargo High School. As a prep, he posted personal best times of 1:57.14 (800m) and 4:32.99 (1600). He placed 3rd at the State Meet in the 800m and was a multiple time all-conference runner in both track and cross country.
In his years at MSU-Moorhead, Braxton was a four-time NCAA DII All-American, and a five-time NSIC Conference Champion. He set school records in the 800m (indoors and outdoors) and the 600m. He finished his collegiate career with personal bests of 1:49.24 (800m), 1:18.52 (600m) and 3:54.51 (1500m). He was also the NSIC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year in 2024.
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Braxton joined Minnesota Distance Elite in August 2024.