John Henson Wins Annual Mile Run

Posted Oct 9, 2009
The University of North Carolina men's basketball team held its annual Mile Run on Friday morning, and freshman John Henson was the winner in a close finish with classmate Dexter Strickland. Henson and Strickland both posted times of 5:21, but Henson's late pass of Strickland in the final yards before the finish line gave him the close victory. (Tar Heel Blue)

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