University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Shemarr Session and DaMarr Harvey Selected to Compete in NCAA Championships
05.22.2025 | Track and Field
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Shemarr Session and DaMarr Harvey of the UNC Asheville track and field team have qualified to compete in the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championship East First Round. The first round will take place May 28-31, with the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville, Florida, hosting the East First Round.
"DaMarr and Shemarr qualifying is a testament to how hard they have both worked, going back to last summer," said Head Track & Field Coach Joel Williams. "We're excited for both to get this well-earned opportunity."
This is Harvey's second time representing UNC Asheville on the NCAA Championship stage, after qualifying for the 200m dash last year. This year, Harvey has qualified for the 100m dash with his school record 10.28 finish, earning him gold at the Big South Conference Outdoor Championships last week. Harvey is the fifth Bulldog to advance to the NCAA First Round, and is the third individual to advance back-to-back years.
Session is the second freshman and the sixth individual representing Asheville on the NCAA Championship stage. The indoor and outdoor Big South Conference Freshman of the Year will represent Asheville in the 200m dash, after qualifying with a school record time of 20.66. Session broke Harvey's school record time of 20.71 at this year's Bulldog Invite.
Harvey will compete in the first round of the 100m dash on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Session will compete in the first round of the 200m at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28. Live results and ESPN+ streaming links can be found HERE.
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