Dennis Craddock creates legacy in UNC track

Posted Sep 5, 2008
Dennis Craddock has won two ACC Triple Crowns (champion in XC, indoor and outdoor). Five events at the 2004 U.S. Olympic trials were won by former Tar Heels coached by Craddock. There were 11 former Tar Heels coached by Craddock who competed in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. There have been 29 Women's ACC Championships won by Carolina teams coached by Craddock. He has won 31 ACC Coach of the Year awards. (Chatham Star Tribune)

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