Wednesday, May 25
Bloomington, Ind.
All Day
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NCAA East Preliminary Round
james Joycey, pictured at the recent ACC Championships, has qualified for NCAA Championships.
Photo by: UNC Athletic Communications
Joycey Punches Ticket To Eugene
May 25, 2022 | Track & Field
BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Senior James Joycey earned a ticket to Eugene, Ore., Wednesday as the North Carolina track and field team kicked off competition at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, hosted by Indiana. Competing at the Hoosiers' Haught Track & Field Complex , Joycey placed third in the men's hammer with a personal-best 227-4 (69.29m) to become the first Carolina competitor to qualify for the NCAA Championships, set for June 8-11 at Oregon's Hayward Field.
Later in the day, Jesse Hunt finished fifth in his 1,500-meters heat to advance to the next round in his event. Isaiah Palmer also advanced in the men's 400 meters. Both will compete on Friday.
Thursday's action begins at 10 a.m. with the women's hammer. To see the full schedule and follow live results, click here.
Day 1 UNC Results
Men's Hammer
3. James Joycey, 69.29m (227-4) – Qualified for NCAA Championships
16. Troy Yearwood, 65.97m (216-5)
Men's Javelin
16. Roman Mitchell, 66.84m (219-3)
36. Tom Watson, 61.95m (203-3)
Men's Pole Vault
Ben Finger, NH
Men's 1,500M
29. Jesse Hunt, 3:48.56 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday
Men's 400M
7. Isaiah Palmer, 46.05 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday
Men's 800M
42. Kyle Reinheimer, 1:52.12
Men's 400M Hurdles
28. Matthew Harris, 51.81
32. Craig Saddler II, 52.21
Men's 10,000M
27. Jack Aho, 29:58.60
40. Patrick Anderson, 30:45.79
Later in the day, Jesse Hunt finished fifth in his 1,500-meters heat to advance to the next round in his event. Isaiah Palmer also advanced in the men's 400 meters. Both will compete on Friday.
Thursday's action begins at 10 a.m. with the women's hammer. To see the full schedule and follow live results, click here.
Day 1 UNC Results
Men's Hammer
3. James Joycey, 69.29m (227-4) – Qualified for NCAA Championships
16. Troy Yearwood, 65.97m (216-5)
Men's Javelin
16. Roman Mitchell, 66.84m (219-3)
36. Tom Watson, 61.95m (203-3)
Men's Pole Vault
Ben Finger, NH
Men's 1,500M
29. Jesse Hunt, 3:48.56 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday
Men's 400M
7. Isaiah Palmer, 46.05 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday
Men's 800M
42. Kyle Reinheimer, 1:52.12
Men's 400M Hurdles
28. Matthew Harris, 51.81
32. Craig Saddler II, 52.21
Men's 10,000M
27. Jack Aho, 29:58.60
40. Patrick Anderson, 30:45.79
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