Jacksonville, FL — It was an unforgettable swim for UNF’s Morgan Ray at the Paralympic games on Thursday. Ray swam breast stroke in the Mixed 4x50 Medley Relay.
The St. Johns County star, whose dad works at WOKV/Cox Media Group, finished with a silver medal, along with his American record set in the 100 meter breast stroke earlier in the games.
Ray set a new American record in the 100 meter breast stroke earlier in the Paris games.
“This being my first games I really wanted to just come in here and just give my all and I really did.”, Ray told NBC-Peacock moments after the final.
LISTEN: Morgan Ray’s dad, Matt Ray, speaks with Rich Jones
Jacksonville’s Morning News spoke early Friday morning with Matt Ray, who admits he barely slept after a long day and night of celebrating.
Completing our night with a mixed team silver!
— U.S. Paralympics Swimming (@USParaSwimming) September 5, 2024
Morgan Ray, Abbas Karimi, Ellie Marks and Leanne Smith bring the medals back with them 🥈🥈🥈🥈#ParisParalympics // #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/8UXGCXNCW8
