Seven Tar Heels advance to Track and Field nationals
Seven athletes from the University of North Carolina have qualified for the NCAA Track and Field nationals. The competition will take place at Heyward Field in Eugene, Oregon, starting June 10th. Notable qualifiers include Makayla Paige in the 800 meters and Kosi Umerah in the women's hammer throw.
- ▪The Tar Heels competed in the East regional held in Lexington, Kentucky.
- ▪Makayla Paige won the East regional and qualified with the second best overall time in the 800 meters.
- ▪Tomer Tarragano is the only male athlete from UNC advancing, qualifying for the men's 10000 meter event.
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