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Jerome Campbell Makes History at World Athletics Indoor Championships
3/22/2025 9:51:00 AM | Men's Indoor Track & Field
UNC standout becomes program’s first-ever finalist on the world stage
NANJING, China - Northern Colorado's Jerome Campbell cemented his place in program history at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, becoming the first-ever UNC student-athlete to reach a final at the prestigious event. Competing against the world's best in the men's 60-meter hurdles, Campbell delivered an impressive performance throughout the competition.
He opened the championships by tying for first in his heat with a time of 7.61. In the semifinals, he matched that mark once again (7.61), securing the last qualifying spot for the finals. In a highly competitive championship race, Campbell finished seventh overall with a time of 7.71. At just 22 years old, he was the third-youngest finalist in the event, solidifying his status as one of Jamaica's rising stars in hurdling.
Reflecting on his achievement, Campbell shared, "It's a bittersweet feeling, honestly. I'm proud of myself for reaching this milestone—something I once only dreamt of—but now I'm living it. At the same time, I wanted to do more. Still, I'm incredibly grateful and can't really complain."
Grant Holloway won his third successive world indoor 60m hurdles title, taking gold in Nanjing in 7.42 to extend his 11-year winning streak.
After some close races through the rounds, Holloway was a class apart in the final, winning by 0.12 from France's Wilhem Belocian. China's Liu Junxi was just a further 0.01 behind, taking bronze in 7.55.
With this historic performance, Campbell continues to make strides on the international stage, proving he belongs among the world's elite hurdlers. He will rejoin the UNC squad and compete in Fort Collins, Colo. next weekend at the Jack Christiansen Invite hosted by CSU.
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He opened the championships by tying for first in his heat with a time of 7.61. In the semifinals, he matched that mark once again (7.61), securing the last qualifying spot for the finals. In a highly competitive championship race, Campbell finished seventh overall with a time of 7.71. At just 22 years old, he was the third-youngest finalist in the event, solidifying his status as one of Jamaica's rising stars in hurdling.
Reflecting on his achievement, Campbell shared, "It's a bittersweet feeling, honestly. I'm proud of myself for reaching this milestone—something I once only dreamt of—but now I'm living it. At the same time, I wanted to do more. Still, I'm incredibly grateful and can't really complain."
Grant Holloway won his third successive world indoor 60m hurdles title, taking gold in Nanjing in 7.42 to extend his 11-year winning streak.
After some close races through the rounds, Holloway was a class apart in the final, winning by 0.12 from France's Wilhem Belocian. China's Liu Junxi was just a further 0.01 behind, taking bronze in 7.55.
With this historic performance, Campbell continues to make strides on the international stage, proving he belongs among the world's elite hurdlers. He will rejoin the UNC squad and compete in Fort Collins, Colo. next weekend at the Jack Christiansen Invite hosted by CSU.
FOLLOW THE BEARSÂ
For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the cross country and track and field teams on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNC_BearsTFXC), and Instagram (@UNC_BearsXCTF).Â
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