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{{Shortdesc|American middle distance runner (born 2002)}}
{{Short description|American middle distance runner (born 2002)}}

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|10|20}}
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| education = [[Vestavia Hills High School]]
| education = [[Vestavia Hills High School]]
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| sport = Track and field
| sport = Track and field, cross country
| event = [[1500m]]–[[3000m]]
| event = [[1500m]]–[[3000m]]
| universityteam = [[North Carolina Tar Heels]]
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| coach = Chris Miltenberg<ref>{{cite news |last=Gault |first=Jonathan |title=UNC Teammates Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe Both Run 7:30 to Crush NCAA 3000m Record |date=December 7, 2024 |url=https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/12/unc-teammates-ethan-strand-parker-wolfe-both-run-730-to-crush-ncaa-3000m-record/}}</ref>
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|'''800 m''': 1:51.08{{AthAbbr|i}} ([[Birmingham]] 2021)
|'''800 m''': 1:51.08{{AthAbbr|i}} ([[Birmingham]] 2021)
|'''1500 m''': 3:35.60 ([[Durham]] 2024)
|'''1500 m''': 3:35.60 ([[Durham]] 2024)
|'''Mile''': 3:57.73{{AthAbbr|i}} ([[Boston]] 2024)
|'''Mile''': 3:57.73{{AthAbbr|i}} ([[Boston]] 2024)
|'''3000 m''': 7:30.15{{AthAbbr|i}} '''[[List of United States collegiate records in track and field|NCAA Record]]''' ([[Boston]] 2024)
|'''3000 m''': 7:30.15{{AthAbbr|i}} '''[[List of United States collegiate records in track and field|NCAA Record]]''' ([[Boston]] 2024)
|'''5000 m''': 13:36.57 ([[Winston Salem]] 2024)
|'''5000 m''': 13:36.57 ([[Winston-Salem]] 2024)
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| hometown = [[Birmingham]], Alabama
| hometown = [[Birmingham]], Alabama
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}}'''Ethan Strand''' (born October 20, 2002)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ethan STRAND {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/ethan-strand-14969299 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> is an American distance runner who competes for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels]].

'''Ethan Strand''' (born October 20, 2002)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ethan STRAND {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/ethan-strand-14969299 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=worldathletics.org}}</ref> is an American distance runner who competes for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
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In June 2024, Strand reached the [[1500 metres|1500 meter]] final of the [[2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field)|United States Olympic Trials]]. He was one of five collegians to make the race.<ref name=":0" />
In June 2024, Strand reached the [[1500 metres|1500 meter]] final of the [[2024 United States Olympic trials (track and field)|United States Olympic Trials]]. He was one of five collegians to make the race.<ref name=":0" />


On December 7, 2024 in Boston, Strand broke Drew Bosley's former [[List of United States collegiate records in track and field|NCAA record]] in the short track 3000 meters of 7:36.42 by more than six seconds, running 7:30.15. Strand out-kicked his teammate [[Parker Wolfe]] in the final straightaway, who ran 7:30.23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LetsRun.com |date=2024-12-07 |title=UNC Teammates Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe Both Run 7:30 to Crush NCAA 3000m Record |url=https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/12/unc-teammates-ethan-strand-parker-wolfe-both-run-730-to-crush-ncaa-3000m-record/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=LetsRun.com |language=en}}</ref>
On November 23, 2024, Strand finished eighth in the [[2024 NCAA Division I cross country championships|2024 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships]] in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], in a time of 28:53.0. His teammate, [[Parker Wolfe]], finished one place ahead at 28:50.2.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-08 |title=2 Collegiate Records Go Down to Kick Off the Indoor Season |url=https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a63124970/bu-opener-2024-results/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Runner's World |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Results |url=https://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=7388 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=live.pttiming.com}}</ref>

On December 7, 2024 in Boston, Strand broke Drew Bosley's former [[List of United States collegiate records in track and field|NCAA record]] in the short track 3000 meters of 7:36.42 by more than six seconds, running 7:30.15. Strand out-kicked his teammate [[Parker Wolfe]] in the final straightaway, who ran 7:30.23.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=LetsRun.com |date=2024-12-07 |title=UNC Teammates Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe Both Run 7:30 to Crush NCAA 3000m Record |url=https://www.letsrun.com/news/2024/12/unc-teammates-ethan-strand-parker-wolfe-both-run-730-to-crush-ncaa-3000m-record/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=LetsRun.com |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/united-states/ethan-strand-14969299 Ethan Strand] at World Athletics
* [https://goheels.com/sports/cross-country/roster/ethan-strand/25936 Ethan Strand] at University of North Carolina Athletics
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[[Category:American male long-distance runners]]
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[[Category:North Carolina Tar Heels men's track and field athletes]]
[[Category:Track and field athletes from Alabama]]
[[Category:21st-century American sportsmen]]

Latest revision as of 15:15, 8 December 2024

Ethan Strand
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (2002-10-20) October 20, 2002 (age 22)
Home townBirmingham, Alabama
EducationVestavia Hills High School
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field, cross country
Event1500m3000m
University teamNorth Carolina Tar Heels
Coached byChris Miltenberg[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal bests*All information from athlete's World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted.

Ethan Strand (born October 20, 2002)[2] is an American distance runner who competes for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life and education

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Strand attended Vestavia Hills High School, located near Birmingham, Alabama. His father Scott is a graduate of Auburn University and the former coach of the men's track team at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, while his mother Lori is a former cross country coach at Samford University. Strand is a two-time winner of the Alabama Gatorade Cross Country Player of the Year award.[3][4]

Collegiate career

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In June 2024, Strand reached the 1500 meter final of the United States Olympic Trials. He was one of five collegians to make the race.[3]

On November 23, 2024, Strand finished eighth in the 2024 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, in a time of 28:53.0. His teammate, Parker Wolfe, finished one place ahead at 28:50.2.[5][6]

On December 7, 2024 in Boston, Strand broke Drew Bosley's former NCAA record in the short track 3000 meters of 7:36.42 by more than six seconds, running 7:30.15. Strand out-kicked his teammate Parker Wolfe in the final straightaway, who ran 7:30.23.[5][7]

References

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  1. ^ Gault, Jonathan (December 7, 2024). "UNC Teammates Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe Both Run 7:30 to Crush NCAA 3000m Record".
  2. ^ "Ethan STRAND | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  3. ^ a b Vaughan, Charles (2024-07-01). "Birmingham native reaches finals of U.S. Olympic 1,500-meter trials". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  4. ^ PARMLEY, KYLE (2024-06-24). "Ethan Strand competes in Olympic trials final". VestaviaVoice.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  5. ^ a b "2 Collegiate Records Go Down to Kick Off the Indoor Season". Runner's World. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  6. ^ "Results". live.pttiming.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  7. ^ LetsRun.com (2024-12-07). "UNC Teammates Ethan Strand & Parker Wolfe Both Run 7:30 to Crush NCAA 3000m Record". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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