High School Sports

West Cabarrus swimmer Vlad Roman is The Observer’s high school athlete of the week

West Cabarrus swimmer Vlad Roman is The Charlotte Observer’s high school athlete of the week.

Roman, a sophomore, won the 100 backstroke (57.63) and the 200 individual medley (2:06.96) at the Sunbelt Invitational at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center on Dec. 3.

Roman also swam a season-best 27.69 cut to helped the 200 medley relay to a second-place finish at the same event.

This story was originally published December 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM.

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