Florida spring sports are in full swing, and the Gators have several nationally ranked teams. Basketball (M) Ranked No. 6 nationally, Florida men’s basketball has a current record of 19-3 overall and 6-3 in the SEC. The Gators’ only losses in the regular season came to Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. …
Read More »Donald’s Record-Setting Dive Highlights Gators’ Sunshine Showdown
The Florida swimming and diving teams closed out the 2024-25 regular season Friday at the Sunshine Showdown against Florida State. Despite a strong performance, the No. 5 Gators fell short, losing the men event by just one point, 150-149, and the women dropping a 161-138 decision. Junior Peyton Donald delivered …
Read More »Florida Faces Florida State in Final Dual Meet of the Season
The Florida Gators swimming and diving teams will conclude their 2024-25 dual-meet schedule with an in-state rivalry matchup against Florida State this weekend. The No. 5 Florida men (4-3, 2-0 SEC) and No. 4 women (6-1, 2-0 SEC) will take on the No. 21/25 Seminoles in a split-venue competition on …
Read More »SEC Weekly Honors Include 3 From Gators Swim & Dive
Three members of the Florida swim and dive team were recognized by the SEC this week for their incredible performances during the Gators’ dual meet sweep against No. 23/21 Texas A&M Aggies. Junior Josh Liendo earned SEC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while sophomore Camyla Monroy was named SEC Women’s …
Read More »Florida’s Swim and Dive First SEC Opponent in 2025: Texas A&M
The Florida Swimming and Diving team has a dual meet against Texas A&M on Friday. SEC Classic Match-Up Both the Aggies men’s and women’s teams are undefeated. Friday will be the 10th meeting between the men’s program with Florida leading 7-2 at an all-time series record. The Aggies lead the …
Read More »Florida Swimming Takes On Virginia Before Tri-Meet in Tampa
The University of Florida men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will travel to Charlottesville, Va., on Friday to compete against the University of Virginia. The No. 2/3 Gators will face a challenging meet, with the Virginia men ranked No. 14 and the women ranked No. 1. Diving events will …
Read More »Gators At Olympics: Bobby Finke Wins Gold In Record Fashion
Former University of Florida standout swimmer Bobby Finke won Team USA’s only individual men’s gold medal in world record fashion at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Finke, 24, won the 1,500-meter freestyle final by leading from the start and finished with a record time of 14:30.67, besting the world mark …
Read More »Florida Athletics Program 4th In Learfield Directors’ Cup for 2023-24
On the strength of 11 teams placing in the top five in their respective sports, Florida finished fourth in the 2023-24 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings, the National Association of College Directors of Athletics announced Wednesday. Gators earns 4th in the Nation 🐊 🔸 Florida is the only program to finish …
Read More »Gator Great Caeleb Dressel Swims Way To Third Summer Olympic Games
Former Florida standout swimmer Caeleb Dressel qualified for his third consecutive Olympic Games. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist secured his spot on the 4x100m Freestyle Relay team Wednesday. Dressel qualified on day five of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, Indiana. There were 22,209 …
Read More »Gators Continue Qualifying In Olympic Swimming Trials
As the second day of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials concluded, three Gators advanced to the Finals. Kieran Smith and Jake Mitchell will compete for a spot on the Olympic Team in the men’s 200-meter freestyle. Meanwhile, Adam Chaney looks to secure his place in the 100-meter backstroke. Recapping Sunday’s …
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