My Tar Heel Tale: Patrick Anderson

Posted Jun 20, 2025
In the spring of 2023, five UNC Men’s Track & Field athletes were in a car crash, and student-athletes Patrick Anderson and Will Coogan suffered catastrophic injuries. They went from athletes at the top of their game, to fighting to survive, to grueling rehab and long-term physical challenges. Patrick discusses life lessons learned and his ongoing development. (Rams Club)

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