FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Tar Heels turned in outstanding performances on the season's biggest stage Friday at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by the University of Arkansas. Senior Daniel McArthur and the relay team of Isaiah Palmer, Thomas Ratcliffe, Allen Siegler and Brandon Tubby all earned first-team All-America honors.
Competing in the men's shot put, McArthur turned in a throw of 19.84m (65.1 ¼ ) to place fourth, matching his NCAA finish in 2019. Although the 2020 championship was cancelled, he received All-America honors that season as well, making Friday's recognition the third of his career.