A redshirt junior from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Burkhart claimed top honors in the 1000-meter Run and placed seventh in the Mile Run at the Winter Classic this past weekend. Burkhart shattered a 44-year-old school record in the 1000-meter Run while also recording personal-best times in both events. Burkhart’s time of 4:23.20 in the Mile is currently tops in Conference Carolinas this indoor season.
2022-23 Conference Carolinas Men’s Track & Field Honors
Week 1 (Dec. 6, 2022)
Track Athlete of the Week: Justen Burnette, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Joshua Faison, Mount Olive
Week 2 (Jan. 17, 2023)
Track Athlete of the Week: Deshawn Owens, Barton
Field Athlete of the Week: Alex Smith-Fort’e, Mount Olive
Week 3 (Jan. 24, 2023)
Track Athlete of the Week: Justen Burnette, Mount Olive
Field Athlete of the Week: Jaleal Hamlett, Mount Olive
Week 4 (Jan. 31, 2023)
Track Athlete of the Week:
Delsin Burkhart, UNC Pembroke
Field Athlete of the Week: Joshua Faison, Mount Olive