Future Tar Heels To Swim For Team Israel At Olympic Games

Posted Jul 26, 2024
Months before they will represent the Tar Heels in the pool during the NCAA season, incoming freshmen Martin Kartavi and Adam Maraana will represent their home country of Israel at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. Kartavi, a sprint specialist, will compete in the 50-meter freestyle, while Maraana will race in the 100-meter backstroke. "It's life-changing." (GoHeels.com)

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