Three Tar Heels Competing At 2026 U-20 World Athletics Championships

Posted Aug 5, 2026
UNC has three athletes representing the Tar Heels at the U20 World Athletics Championships this week in Eugene, Ore. Tori Goodson is representing Team USA in the 100m hurdles, while incoming freshmen Ellie Barada will represent Team USA in the women's 800m. Joe Martin, a native of New Zealand, is competing for his country in the men's 800m. (GoHeels.com)

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