Ethan Strand Named USTFCCCA National Athlete Of The Week

Posted Feb 4, 2025
Ethan Strand earned his second national indoor track and field accolade of the season when the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named him National Athlete of the Week. Strand (3:48.32) broke the NCAA record in the mile, running the third-fastest indoor mile of all time as the first college runner to post a sub 3:50 mile time. (GoHeels.com)

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