UNC’s Olympic Firsts
Posted Aug 8, 2016
Athletes and coaches from UNC have participated in most summer Olympic games since 1936. UNC’s first Olympian was Harry Williamson, who ran the 800 meters at the 1936 summer Olympics in Berlin. The first UNC alumnus to win a gold medal was a basketball player. A former UNC star did not win an individual gold medal until the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.
(UNC.edu)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball and the Transfer Portal Panic MeterWhy hasn't UNC Basketball landed any more transfer portal commitments beyond Neoklis Avdalas? What's the hold up? Is "no news" a good thing or a...
Fri Apr 17, 2026Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Latest On Terrence Brown, Paul McNeil, Isaiah Denis, And More
Andrew Jones, David Sisk, and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss recent developments from UNC Basketball and the transfer portal, including the latest on Terrence Brown,...
Fri Apr 17, 2026
Video: IC Podcast - Is Perfection Necessary for UNC Basketball's Success?
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the process of rebuilding UNC Basketball under new coach Michael Malone. With transfer portal work continuing...
Thu Apr 16, 2026
Michael Malone Era At UNC Launches Amid NCAA’s Quick-Fix Rules
Jarin Stevenson and Jaydon Young will be returning seniors for the Tar Heels in 2026-27. McDonald’s All-American forward Maximo Adams and guard Malloy Smith (son...
Thu Apr 16, 2026