Ethan Strand, Madison Wiltrout Earn Spots In World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

Posted Aug 5, 2025
Two UNC track and field alums won spots in The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13-21. Eight former Tar Heel athletes competed at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships last weekend in Eugene, Ore. Recent graduate Ethan Strand made the most of his second professional track meet, running for the Nike Track Club. (GoHeels.com)

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