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UNC Olympics Roundup

Sunday saw the closing ceremony and the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Throughout the games, we’ve been keeping track of some of the North Carolina Tar Heels who competed there and came away with medals. That includes Crystal Dunn and Emily Fox in women's soccer and even a non-varsity athlete in Naya Tapper in rugby sevens. (Tar Heel Blog)

Two-time NCAA Champion Vincenzo Joseph Joins UNC Wrestling Staff

Two-time NCAA champion Vincenzo Joseph has joined the North Carolina wrestling staff as the program's recruiting coordinator, coach Rob Koll announced Thursday. In his new role with the Tar Heels, Joseph will assist the program in team travel, on-campus recruiting, match day planning and operations, donor relations and all program related events. (GoHeels.com)

Ethan Ramos Set to Make History as First UNC Wrestler in Olympics

Former UNC wrestler Ethan Ramos will make history Thursday as the first Tar Heel wrestler to compete in the Summer Olympics. Ramos will represent Puerto Rico in the 87kg Freestyle bracket. Ramos secured his spot in the 2024 Olympic Games after earning a spot on the podium at the 2024 Pan-Am Olympic Games Qualifiers in Acapulco, Mexico. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Blue Tint To 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

Carolina Olympians include Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, and Katie Bowen (New Zealand) in soccer and Ashley Hoffman, Meredith Sholder, and Cassie Sumfest in field hockey. Rinky Hijikata (Australia) in tennis, Ethan Ramos (Puerto Rico) in wrestling, and Kristen Siermachesky (Canada) in rowing. Four members of UNC swimming and diving will compete. (GoHeels.com)

Here is Every Tar Heel Heading to Paris for the Summer Olympics and Paralympics

A sizable contingent of current and former Tar Heel standouts is headed to Paris for the Summer Olympics, which begin July 24. Former NCAA champions Ashley Hoffman and Meredith Sholder will take the field with Team USA in field hockey. Former UNC tennis star and Australian Open doubles champion Rinky Hijikata will represent his native Australia. (Chapelboro.com)

Lachlan McNeil talks Austin O'Connor's leadership and trajectory as O'Connor starts MMA career

UNC Tar Heel Lachlan McNeil was able to share the UNC banner alongside Austin O’Connor for two years and saw how O’Connor was able to do just that, pulling in UNC Wrestling’s first National Championship since TJ Jaworsky’s final title in 1995. “He did a lot,” McNeil said. “Obviously, he led by example and that’s the biggest thing I could say." (UFC.com)

Tony Ramos Sees UFC Gold Potential In Austin O'Connor

Coming from a guy who goes way back with North Carolina’s most recent National champion and knows a thing or two about MMA, Assistant Coach Tony Ramos says O’Connor’s MMA debut is years in the making. The UNC Tar Heel had a reputation for being one of the toughest, most gritty wrestlers to ever take the mat. O’Connor’s grit is universally respected. (UFC.com)

UNC Strength & Conditioning Announces 2023-24 Honors

The UNC Strength and Conditioning staff has selected award winners for the 2023-24 school year, recognizing performance, effort, and improvement. The awards honor student-athletes from Olympic sports teams who excelled as part of strength & conditioning programming. Tar Heels were selected for Iron Ram, Most Improved and Newcomer awards. (GoHeels.com)

Eleven UNC Wrestlers To Compete In U23 Nationals And U20 World Team Trials This Weekend

Eleven UNC wrestlers continue the 2024 freestyle season, heading to Geneva, Ohio for the 2024 U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials this weekend. Ten Tar Heels will represent the Tar Heel Wrestling Club in the U23 division, with Spencer Moore (61 KG) wrestling in the U20 portion of the event. Action begins Saturday with the finals on Sunday. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Athletics Dominate Duke in the 2023-2024 Cycle

UNC either beat, tied, or split the series with Duke in the following: Field Hockey: UNC won 2-1. Volleyball: UNC won the series in five sets (3-2). Men’s Soccer: UNC won 2-1. Women’s Soccer: Tie. Football: UNC won 47-45 in double-overtime. Wrestling: UNC won 41-9. Men’s Basketball in Chapel Hill: UNC won 93-84. Men’s Basketball in Durham: UNC won 84-79. (Carolina HQ)

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