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Ramos Begins Olympic Journey Thursday
August 7, 2024 | Wrestling
PARIS, FRANCE - Ethan Ramos, the first Carolina wrestler to qualify for the Summer Olympics, begins his tournament tomorrow in Paris.
Ramos, representing Puerto Rico at 86 KG, is set to face Dauren Kurugliev of Greece in the opening round.
The Hawthorne, N.J. product became the first Tar Heel in program history to qualify for the OIympic Games, finishing on the podium in March 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.
The 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 Carolina Wrestling Olympian 🗣️
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Ethan Ramos has made it to Paris for the 2024 Games! #GoHeels | #TogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/KjDhXnWRAM
Ramos, representing Puerto Rico at 86 KG, is set to face Dauren Kurugliev of Greece in the opening round.
The Hawthorne, N.J. product became the first Tar Heel in program history to qualify for the OIympic Games, finishing on the podium in March 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.
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