Former UNC track and field star Ethan Strand made his professional debut on Saturday, competing in the International Mile race in the 2025 Prefontaine Classic. The result was about what anyone who’s followed Strand at UNC expected:
Ethan Strand, the collegiate mile record holder, makes a winning pro debut with Nike, clocking 3:48.86 to take the Men’s International Mile at the 50th Prefontaine Classic.
1. Ethan Strand, 3:48.86
2. Vincent Ciattei, 3:49.68
3. Gary Martin, 3:49.73 pic.twitter.com/MHTShAHay2— The Stride Report (@TheStrideReport) July 5, 2025Strand won the race with a time of 3:48.