Ethan Ramos Becomes First UNC Wrestler To Qualify For Olympics

Posted Mar 2, 2024
Former UNC wrestler Ethan Ramos became the first Tar Heel in program history to qualify for the Olympic Games, finishing on the podium Friday at the Pan-Am Olympic Games Qualifier, earning the right to represent Puerto Rico in the Summer Games. Ramos was a two-time ACC Champion at 174 pounds and 2015 All-America wrestler at UNC. (GoHeels.com)

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