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The first weekend of competition had a different look this season due to Covid.
Track Wraps Up First Weekend Of Competition
January 16, 2021 | Track & Field
BLACKSBURG, Va. – North Carolina wrapped up the opening event of its 2021 indoor track & field season Saturday with a second day of competition at the Virginia Tech Invitational. Competing at the Hokies' Rector Field House, the Tar Heels gained valuable experience in several events.
After three event wins on Friday, UNC's best showing on Saturday was a second-place finish in the long jump by Anna Keefer. The senior from St. Michael Albertville, Minn., registered a jump of 5.96m (19-6 ¾).
The long jump was also a highlight on the men's side, with Tar Heel sophomore Matthew Harris in third with a jump of 7.04m (23-1 ¼).
The Tar Heels are back in action – and back in Blacksburg – next Friday and Saturday for the Hokie Invitational. For the full 2021 schedule, click here.
RESULTS
Virginia Tech Invitational • Blacksburg, Va.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Women
4x400 Relay
2. UNC, 4:02.25
High Jump
5. Sydney Banks, 1.68 m (5-6)
Long Jump
2. Anna Keefer, 5.96m (19-6 ¾)
Shot Put
5. JoEllen Driscoll, 12.96m (42-6 ¼)
Men
Shot Put
4. Troy Yearwood, 16.68m (54-8 ¾ )
6. Madias Loper, 16.24m (53-3 ½)
High Jump
5. Alex Reavis, 1.97m (6-5 ½)
Pole Vault
4. Ben Finger, 4.75m (15-7)
Long Jump
3. Matthew Harris, 7.04m (23-1 ¼)
After three event wins on Friday, UNC's best showing on Saturday was a second-place finish in the long jump by Anna Keefer. The senior from St. Michael Albertville, Minn., registered a jump of 5.96m (19-6 ¾).
The long jump was also a highlight on the men's side, with Tar Heel sophomore Matthew Harris in third with a jump of 7.04m (23-1 ¼).
The Tar Heels are back in action – and back in Blacksburg – next Friday and Saturday for the Hokie Invitational. For the full 2021 schedule, click here.
RESULTS
Virginia Tech Invitational • Blacksburg, Va.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Women
4x400 Relay
2. UNC, 4:02.25
High Jump
5. Sydney Banks, 1.68 m (5-6)
Long Jump
2. Anna Keefer, 5.96m (19-6 ¾)
Shot Put
5. JoEllen Driscoll, 12.96m (42-6 ¼)
Men
Shot Put
4. Troy Yearwood, 16.68m (54-8 ¾ )
6. Madias Loper, 16.24m (53-3 ½)
High Jump
5. Alex Reavis, 1.97m (6-5 ½)
Pole Vault
4. Ben Finger, 4.75m (15-7)
Long Jump
3. Matthew Harris, 7.04m (23-1 ¼)
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