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Joycey Earns Trip To Austin On Day 1 Of NCAA T&F Regional
May 24, 2023 | Track & Field
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—For the second year in a row, University of North Carolina senior James Joycey is headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the hammer throw.
Joycey, who finished 15th at the 2022 NCAA Championships with a throw of 221-2, became the first Tar Heel in 2023 to qualify for a trip to Nationals in Austin, Texas, with an effort of 66.00m. Joycey's effort came on Wednesday in the first day of the 2023 NCAA East Regional First Round, hosted by North Florida.
Later on Wednesday, a pair of Tar Heel men advanced to Friday's quarterfinal round in the 1,500-meter run. Jesse Hunt took second place in his heat in 3:44.61, placing second overall. Meanwhile, Ethan Strand won his first-round heat in a time of 3:45.87 to place 14th overall.
Craig Saddler II moved on to Friday's quarterfinals in the men's 400-meter hurdles, finishing sixth in the first round in 50.31.
Men
Hammer
11. James Joycey, 66.00m (216-6)
Javelin
36. Roman Mitchell, 61.91m (203-1)
1,500m 1st round
2. Jesse Hunt, 3:44.61; 14. Ethan Strand, 3:45.87
400m Hurdles 1st round
2. Craig Saddler II, 50.31
Pole Vault
t-24. Ben Finger, 5.05m (16-6 3/4); 39. Paul Signorelli, 4.90m (16 3/4)
Joycey, who finished 15th at the 2022 NCAA Championships with a throw of 221-2, became the first Tar Heel in 2023 to qualify for a trip to Nationals in Austin, Texas, with an effort of 66.00m. Joycey's effort came on Wednesday in the first day of the 2023 NCAA East Regional First Round, hosted by North Florida.
James Joycey is the first Tar Heel headed to Texas, earning his second-straight bid to the NCAA Outdoor Championships! #GoHeels 🐏 pic.twitter.com/Q4CSdjDtfK
— UNC Track & Field • XC (@UNCTrack_Field) May 24, 2023
Later on Wednesday, a pair of Tar Heel men advanced to Friday's quarterfinal round in the 1,500-meter run. Jesse Hunt took second place in his heat in 3:44.61, placing second overall. Meanwhile, Ethan Strand won his first-round heat in a time of 3:45.87 to place 14th overall.
Craig Saddler II moved on to Friday's quarterfinals in the men's 400-meter hurdles, finishing sixth in the first round in 50.31.
NCAA EAST FIRST ROUND (MAY 24-27)
WEDNESDAY MAY 24Men
Hammer
11. James Joycey, 66.00m (216-6)
Javelin
36. Roman Mitchell, 61.91m (203-1)
1,500m 1st round
2. Jesse Hunt, 3:44.61; 14. Ethan Strand, 3:45.87
400m Hurdles 1st round
2. Craig Saddler II, 50.31
Pole Vault
t-24. Ben Finger, 5.05m (16-6 3/4); 39. Paul Signorelli, 4.90m (16 3/4)
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