Morgan Ray has his first Paralympics medal. The Bartram Trail High School graduate and current University of North Florida student helped the United States win silver in the 20-point mixed 4x50-meter medley relay at the Paralympics on Thursday.

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are right around the corner and the area has a handful of athletes who are headed to compete. Here’s a look at the athletes who were born or attended high school or college here who have qualified for the Olympics and Paralympics.

After earning a spot on Team USA, former Bartram Trail swimmer Morgan Ray arrived at the Paraswimming World Championships in Portugal only to test positive for COVID-19. After being cleared on Wednesday, he was in the pool for the first time at the meet and nearly broke an American record.

Next week, Morgan Ray departs for the Madeira 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Portugal with a renewed focus, a bigger smile across his face and better times across the board in the pool.