Two and a half hours northwest of Gainesville, you don’t see much orange and blue. That’s because in Tallahassee, they bleed garnet and gold. But on Friday, the Gators cross country team dominated in the FSU Invitational, showing whose colors reign superior. The men’s team claimed first place in an …
Read More »Florida Fall Sports Beginning to Heat Up
Tomorrow kicks off a big weekend for Florida sports with both Cross Country and Swimming and Diving in action tomorrow. Men’s basketball is also one step closer to beginning the season with its SEC TV schedule having been announced. They also began preseason practice Monday. Cross Country Travels to FSU …
Read More »Florida Women’s Cross Country Wins Mountain Dew Invitational, Men’s Team Places Third
Alabama transfer Allison Wilson made a splash in her Florida debut, winning the women’s race at the Mountain Dew Invitational. Her effort, along with that of her teammates, led the women’s team to a first-place finish. The men’s team placed third overall behind North Florida and Georgia Tech. Aidan O’Gorman …
Read More »FEATURE: Imogen Barrett’s Final Lap as a Gator
To celebrate International Education Week, WRUF is publishing profiles of UF student-athletes all week. If someone cannot catch up to her on the track, they can for sure catch her sipping a vanilla latte at Pascal’s Coffee House or working at Southwest Recreation on the University of Florida campus. “Her” …
Read More »Parker Valby named 2022 SEC Women’s Runner of the Year
Gators Cross Country star Parker Valby was named 2022 SEC Women’s Runner of the Year. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1592610524600360960?s=20&t=_4qmbK_vYu7I3b9yRqZxww Valby Breaks Records The redshirt sophomore has broken records this season including running the fastest 6k in school history. Valby ran in three races this season. At the Arturo Barrios Invite she received first place …
Read More »Parker Valby Shines for Gators Cross Country at SEC Championship
The Gators men’s and women’s cross country team competed in the SEC Championship in Oxford, Mississippi, Friday Morning. The men’s team placed 10th in the 10k with five runners finishing in the top-100. The women’s team placed fifth in the 6k with three runners finishing in the top-50. Women’s SEC …
Read More »NCAA Rules on Transgender Athletes
The NCAA Board of Governors decided to hand over the power of determining transgender athlete eligibility within their transitioned-to gender. Effective immediately for winter championships, national sports’ governing bodies will serve as the de-facto mold for each sports’ transgender athlete policy. The policy replaces the NCAA’s 2010 ruling, which based …
Read More »Florida Gators Athletic Season Comes to an End
Track and Field The Florida Gators 2020-2021 athletic season comes to an official end after the women’s Track and Field finished 7th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Men’s Track and Field finished 4th in the Championships. Gator’s sprinter Joseph Fahnbulleh won his first National Championship title after logging the tenth-fastest …
Read More »UF Athletic Director Talks Gators Sports
University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …
Read More »Florida Gator Sports Updates and Previews
All feels right with the world in Gainesville. The weather is changing and Gators’ sports are back. This weekend is packed with action, such as volleyball, football, soccer, and updates on the finale of the cross country season. Football A Halloween matchup is set to take place in the Swamp …
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