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Former UNC track star Ethan Strand wins in his professional race debut

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. Strand won the race with a time of 3:48.86. His time was a personal best for an outdoor mile. (Tar Heel Blog) Ethan Strand Named ACC Outdoor Track Performer of The Year
Ethan Strand swept the ACC season awards as he was named the Men's Outdoor Track Performer of the Year by the ACC on Monday, June.