UNC's Tommy Kitchell Named Southeast Region Men's Field Athlete Of The Year

Posted Jun 22, 2025
Tommy Kitchell was named Southeast Region Men's Field Athlete of the Year on Friday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Kitchell is the second Tar Heel in as many seasons to earn a Southeast Region postseason award. Kitchell (20.74m) closed out his college career as the shot put silver medalist in the National Championships. (GoHeels.com)

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