Florida Gymnast Trinity Thomas has not stopped winning and preparing for competition since she scored the final perfect 10 of her collegiate career in April. After Thomas announced her continued enrollment to the University of Florida on June 26 to pursue her second Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, she was awarded …
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UF Gymnast Leah Clapper Named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) named University of Florida (UF) gymnast, Leah Clapper, as the 2021 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. The SEC office announced the award prior to the 40th annual SEC Championship meet on Saturday. The Gators placed third at the conclusion of the meet behind LSU and Alabama. …
Read More »Grant Holloway Wins SEC Male Athlete of the Year
It seems as if all Florida Gator track and field star Grant Holloway does is win. Holloway is known as one of the top collegiate athletes in the country. As a result, he was recognized by the Southeastern Conference athletic directors for his many achievements. Holloway is this year’s SEC …
Read More »Bridget Sloan Named 2016 SEC Female Athlete of the Year
The Southeastern Conference named University of Florida senior gymnast Bridget Sloan the Roy F. Kramer SEC Female Athlete of the Year on Thursday—the icing on the cake to end an extremely impressive career at Florida. Sloan is Florida’s career leader for all-around wins with 27, event titles with 95, and 10.0 marks with …
Read More »Amelia Collins: Buchholz Softball’s Secret Weapon
By Hailey Livesay and Raegan Churi Amelia Collins is a senior captain of the Buchholz Bobcats varsity softball team. Her coaches and teammates attribute her success to her dedication and love of the game, which is palpable when she plays. Battling through multiple injuries, she has overcome many obstacles throughout …
Read More »Parker Valby Named NCAA Athlete of the Week
Florida Gator Parker Valby captured the spotlight as she has been named Athlete of the Week after setting a new record for the NCAA. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1779982169907101716 NCAA Record Valby, 21, has received the 2023-’24 NCAA weekly honors award for the 2024 season. The first time she won was during a cross-country …
Read More »Riley Gaines Speaks Out Against Transgender Athletes at UF Campus Speaking Engagement
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Thursday night, former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines took the stage in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom sporting a black t-shirt that read ‘XX ≠ XY.’ The Grand Ballroom was walled off to create a closed environment between Gaines and an audience of roughly 100 students, alumni, former …
Read More »Florida Gymnastics Takes Sole Possession of SEC Regular-Season Title
Coach Jenny Rowland strengthened her grip on Gainesville greatness Sunday when No. 5 Florida secured its sixth consecutive SEC regular-season gymnastics title under her command. Villains in Orange and Blue Florida looked to play the heel, heading to Rupp with hopes of spoiling Kentucky’s senior night. As it turned out, …
Read More »FHSAA To Discuss NIL For State Athletes
The Florida High School Athletic Association looks to discuss a proposal about Name, Image and Likeness deals for Florida high school athletes at a Monday meeting. Florida In The Minority Florida is in the minority of states that prohibit NIL deals for high school athletes. Thirty two other states as …
Read More »Gator Greats: Top 10 Post-Collegiate Careers by Florida Track and Field Athletes
By Paul Hof-Mahoney Totaling 14 men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor NCAA team titles and 102 NCAA champions, the Florida Gators have long been a powerhouse in the world of collegiate track and field. And it’s no surprise that numerous Gators have accomplished big things in the world of track …
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