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Track and Field

UNC track team’s seniors shine at Kent Taylor-Joe Hilton Invitational

Ben Stewart | APR 16

North Carolina seniors Malai Walker and Emory Parsons could not have picked a better time to achieve their personal bests.

UNC’s head track coach Dennis Craddock to retire after 27 years

Pierce Conway | APR 16

In his 27 years as North Carolina’s men’s and women’s head cross country and track and field coach, Dennis Craddock built more than just successful teams — he built a family. Craddock will retire at end of this season as one of the most successful coaches in ACC sports’ history.

Freshman decathlete Joe Hutchinson to carry Olympic torch in May

Carly Baker | APR 16 | No comments

As a decathlete, Joe Hutchinson is accustomed to sprinting, shot putting, throwing the discus and pole vaulting.

Freshman mid-distance runner O'Neal Wanliss starts non-profit, Spikes 4 Tykes

Robbie Harms | APR 15

North Carolina freshman mid-distance runner created Spikes 4 Tykes — a charitable organization that sends track shoes to youth runners in Jamaica — he just hoped everything would work out.

North Carolina track team hosts its only meet of the outdoor season

Robbie Harms | APR 15

A tune-up meet sounds cliche, but that’s how the North Carolina track team is viewing Saturday’s Kent Taylor-Joe Hilton Invitational, its only home meet of the outdoor season.