Honor Confirmed For 1980 Olympic Team

Posted Dec 28, 2007

Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, including several Tar Heels, have received belated recognition as recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress. The honors were confirmed on Dec. 17 for the 461 members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, among them Karen Shelton (field hockey), Sue Walsh (swimming) and Al Wood (basketball). (Tar Heel Blue)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's ACC/SEC Challenge Matchup, College World Series
The matchups are set for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge. Michael Malone and the Tar Heels will host John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday,...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Alexandros Samodurov Film Breakdown
Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss incoming Tar Heel center Alexandros Samodurov, what they learned watching the Greek post...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits
UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups...
Mon Jun 8, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is Sayon Keita Ready To Be A Day-1 Starter For UNC Basketball
Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss incoming freshman center Sayon Keita, his ability to step in and become a...
Sun Jun 7, 2026