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Ethan Ramos Becomes First Carolina Wrestler To Qualify For Summer Olympics
March 2, 2024 | Wrestling
ACAPULTO, MEXICO - Former North Carolina wrestler Ethan Ramos became the first Tar Heel in program history to qualify for the OIympic Games, finishing on the podium yesterday at the 2024 Pan-Am Olympic Games
Qualifier.
Ramos was victorious twice in the event, earning 4-0 and 11-6 victories, earning the right to represent Puerto Rico in the Summer Games.
During his time in Chapel Hill, Ramos was a two-time ACC Champion at 174 pounds and 2015 All-America wrestler for the Tar Heels.
At 65 KG, Tar Heel redshirt-sophomore Lachlan McNeil was one match away for qualifying as well, dropping his qualification match to Austin Gomez, 6-3.
Rounding out the event at 74 KG, fellow redshirt-sophomore Sonny Santiago collected a 10-0 win to begin the day, but would fall short in his ensuing match.
McNeil and Santiago have one more chance to earn the right to compete in the Summer Games, at the 2024 Last Chance Olympic Qualifier.
Qualifier.
Former Tar Heel Ethan Ramos is heading to Paris! He is the first Tar Heel wrestler ever to make the Olympic Games! #GoHeels | #TogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/Hk2jbUSTXa
— UNC Wrestling (@UNCWrestling) March 2, 2024
Ramos was victorious twice in the event, earning 4-0 and 11-6 victories, earning the right to represent Puerto Rico in the Summer Games.
During his time in Chapel Hill, Ramos was a two-time ACC Champion at 174 pounds and 2015 All-America wrestler for the Tar Heels.
At 65 KG, Tar Heel redshirt-sophomore Lachlan McNeil was one match away for qualifying as well, dropping his qualification match to Austin Gomez, 6-3.
Rounding out the event at 74 KG, fellow redshirt-sophomore Sonny Santiago collected a 10-0 win to begin the day, but would fall short in his ensuing match.
McNeil and Santiago have one more chance to earn the right to compete in the Summer Games, at the 2024 Last Chance Olympic Qualifier.
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