Classey, Van Ord run away with Tar Heel 10 Miler victories

Posted Apr 20, 2024
Former Wofford cross country runner Beck Classey of Greenville and accomplished marathoner Tristin Van Ord coasted to victories Saturday at the Tar Heel 10 Miler. The race started in the shadow of the Bell Tower and finished on Stadium Drive next to Kenan Stadium after traversing the rolling hills of Chapel Hill, including the daunting Laurel Hill. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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