Freshman JoJo Ramey swam a 2:10.18 in the 200M backstroke Wednesday morning to earn silver for Team USA.
Gainesville, Fla. – JoJo Ramey clocked a 2:10.18 in the 200m backstroke finals to earn silver at the 2023 World Junior Championships in Netanya, Israel Wednesday morning.
The Gator freshman, representing Team USA, finished shy of her personal best, 2:08.90, to place behind her USA teammate Teagan O’Dell (2:08.90) and in front of Australian Bella Grant (2:11.24).
Another Gator freshman, Caleb Maldari competed in the men’s 50m backstroke semifinals on Wednesday morning. The Charlotte, North Carolina native finished 15th overall with a time of 26.21. Maldari, representing Team USA, is set to compete in the 200m backstroke on Friday.
The 2023 World Junior Championships Netanya 2023 runs from September 4-9, 2023. Results for all events can be found here<https://www.worldaquatics.com/competitions/3266/world-aquatics-junior-swimming-championships-2023/results>.
Results can be found below.
Wednesday, September 6:
Finals – Women’s 200m backstroke
* JoJo Ramey: 2:10.18
Wednesday, September 6:
Semifinals – Women’s 200m backstroke
* JoJo Ramey: 2:12.20
Wednesday, September 6:
Semifinals – Men’s 50m backstroke
* Caleb Maldari: 26.21
Upcoming Event:
Friday, September 8:
Prelims Men’s 200m backstroke
* Caleb Maldari
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