University of North Carolina Athletics

Photo by: NATE SKVORETZ
Track Sets Six All-Time Marks At VertKlasse Meeting
April 3, 2026 | Track & Field
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Carolina track and field wrapped up competition at the VertKlasse Meeting in High Point, North Carolina.
The throwers kicked off Thursday by winning the three events they entered. Myles Scott (56.05m) and Kosi Umerah (60.33) brought home the men's hammer throw and the women's elite hammer throw section. Scott notched a personal best distance during his win. Â
Spencer Young (49.25m) has thrown a personal best mark in each of the first two meets of the season. Young made her debut in the Carolina record book in 2024 and moved up ninth with her three-meter PR to win the women's javelin section of the VertKlasse Meeting.
Killian Fahy and Trevor Paschall both ran PRs in the men's 400m. Fahy improved on his existing seventh-fastest time. Paschall made his debut at number ten.
Â
The trio of athletes in the women's 100m hurdles swept the podium. As Aalyiah Berry (13.22) ran the fourth fastest time in program history, she won with Kalani Witherspoon (13.28) crossing the finish line in the sixth fastest time in history, and Tori Goodson (13.74) rounded out the sweep.
Â
Thursday's Results
Women's Pole Vault B
2. Vivian Stovall, 3.66m (12-0) PR
Men's Hammer Throw
1.Myles Scott, 56.05m (183-10) PR
Women's Javelin
1.Spencer Young, 49.25m (161-7) PR [Ninth All-Time]
Women's Hammer Throw Elite
1.Kosi Umerah, 60.33m (197-0)
7. Gracie Bolick, 51.97M (170-6)
Friday's Results
Women's Discus Throw
8. McKynzie Mauney, 48.60m (159-5) PR
9.Skylar Bohlman, 47.35m (155-4)
Men's Discus Throw Elite
4. Adam Smith, 55.02m (180-6)Â [8th All-Time]
Women's 400m
2. Jocelyn Johnson, 55.70
3. Aria Wegh, 56.54
Women's 200m ParticipateÂ
12. Aniya Edwards, 24.81
Men's 400m ParticipateÂ
2.Evan Pardue, 47.96
Men's Pole Vault
7. Nick Pennington, 4.96m (16-3¼)Â
Women's Pole Vault
6. Annie Kerr, 3.81m (12-6)
8. Megan Kelleghan, 3.66m (12-0)
Maddy Kelley, NHÂ
Men's 200m
3. Donovan Calhoun , 21.15 PR
Women's 400m
4. Maameyaa Nyinah, 55.03, PR
Men's 400m
1. Killian Fahy, 46.16 [7th all-time]
2. Trevor Paschall, 46.49 [10th all-time]Â
7. Nick Steed, 48.66
Men's Shot Put
8. Ethan Richter, 16.37m (53-8½)
23. Jason Noel, 14.47m (47-5¾)
Women's 100m Hurdles
1. Aaliyah Berry, 13.22 [4th all-time]
2. Kalani Witherspoon, 13.28 [6th all-time]
3. Tori Goodson, 13.74
Â
Â
Â
Â
The throwers kicked off Thursday by winning the three events they entered. Myles Scott (56.05m) and Kosi Umerah (60.33) brought home the men's hammer throw and the women's elite hammer throw section. Scott notched a personal best distance during his win. Â
Spencer Young (49.25m) has thrown a personal best mark in each of the first two meets of the season. Young made her debut in the Carolina record book in 2024 and moved up ninth with her three-meter PR to win the women's javelin section of the VertKlasse Meeting.
Killian Fahy and Trevor Paschall both ran PRs in the men's 400m. Fahy improved on his existing seventh-fastest time. Paschall made his debut at number ten.
Â
The trio of athletes in the women's 100m hurdles swept the podium. As Aalyiah Berry (13.22) ran the fourth fastest time in program history, she won with Kalani Witherspoon (13.28) crossing the finish line in the sixth fastest time in history, and Tori Goodson (13.74) rounded out the sweep.
Â
Thursday's Results
Women's Pole Vault B
2. Vivian Stovall, 3.66m (12-0) PR
Men's Hammer Throw
1.Myles Scott, 56.05m (183-10) PR
Women's Javelin
1.Spencer Young, 49.25m (161-7) PR [Ninth All-Time]
Women's Hammer Throw Elite
1.Kosi Umerah, 60.33m (197-0)
7. Gracie Bolick, 51.97M (170-6)
Friday's Results
Women's Discus Throw
8. McKynzie Mauney, 48.60m (159-5) PR
9.Skylar Bohlman, 47.35m (155-4)
Men's Discus Throw Elite
4. Adam Smith, 55.02m (180-6)Â [8th All-Time]
Women's 400m
2. Jocelyn Johnson, 55.70
3. Aria Wegh, 56.54
Women's 200m ParticipateÂ
12. Aniya Edwards, 24.81
Men's 400m ParticipateÂ
2.Evan Pardue, 47.96
Men's Pole Vault
7. Nick Pennington, 4.96m (16-3¼)Â
Women's Pole Vault
6. Annie Kerr, 3.81m (12-6)
8. Megan Kelleghan, 3.66m (12-0)
Maddy Kelley, NHÂ
Men's 200m
3. Donovan Calhoun , 21.15 PR
Women's 400m
4. Maameyaa Nyinah, 55.03, PR
Men's 400m
1. Killian Fahy, 46.16 [7th all-time]
2. Trevor Paschall, 46.49 [10th all-time]Â
7. Nick Steed, 48.66
Men's Shot Put
8. Ethan Richter, 16.37m (53-8½)
23. Jason Noel, 14.47m (47-5¾)
Women's 100m Hurdles
1. Aaliyah Berry, 13.22 [4th all-time]
2. Kalani Witherspoon, 13.28 [6th all-time]
3. Tori Goodson, 13.74
Â
Â
Â
Â
Players Mentioned
UNC Softball: Dark Ks 8 in No-Hitter vs Queens, 8-0
Thursday, April 09
UNC Baseball: Tar Heels Hold Off Charlotte, 8-4
Wednesday, April 08
UNC Basketball: Michael Malone Introductory Press Conference
Wednesday, April 08
Carolina Insider - Interview with HEAD COACH Michael Malone (Full Segment) - April 7, 2026
Tuesday, April 07




































