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'Murph Challenge' Honors Fallen Hero: PHOTOS
Check out photos from the Murph Challenge fundraiser, held at Babylon Crossfit last weekend.
BABYLON, NY — Dozens of athletes gathered at a Babylon gym last weekend to honor a fallen Long Island hero through a special fundraiser.
The event took place last Saturday at Babylon Crossfit on 158 E Main Street where about 40 athletes gathered to participate in a special workout to honor LT. Michael P. Murphy.
Murphy, a Navy SEAL from Patchogue, was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005 at the age of 29. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions.
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During the challenge, Murphy's father, spoke to the gym about the legacy of his son.
The workout in his name starts with a 1 mile run, followed by 100 pullups, 200 pushups and 300 air squats with another mile run to end the workout, all while wearing a 20 pound weight vest.
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The event was the annual fundraiser of the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation which has raised over $1 million since 2014.
Check out photos from the Murph challenge event below:
All photos credit: Alexander Walsh
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