Three Gator swimmers secured spots in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Many more, along with track athletes, continue competing in the Olympic Trials. Making a Splash towards Tokyo The U.S. Olympic Trials for Swimming & Diving began June 13 and concludes June 20 in Omaha, Nebraska. In a series of firsts, …
Read More »Ex-USA Gymnastics Coach Kills Himself After Felony Abuse Charges
Former USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday after being charged with human trafficking and sexual assault crimes. Geddert’s body was located by troopers at the rest area on EB I-96 in Clinton County at 3:24 pm. Investigation is ongoing; no further details will be released at this …
Read More »Heather Mitts Reminisces On Soccer Career
Former Florida Gators Soccer player Heather Mitts has garnered an incredible amount of titles during her career. During her time at Florida, she helped the team earn four SEC championships. Mitts played for the Women’s Professional Soccer league for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence as well as the …
Read More »Mike Holloway on Olympic Postponement
Mike Holloway coached an Olympian every four-year cycle since 1992. USA Track named him the head man in October in 2019. But he’ll have to wait awhile longer. The International Olympic Committee postponed the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo on Tuesday. It’s one of the myriad of events …
Read More »Michael Phelps training cycle changed after 2020 Olympics are postponed
An announcement came on Tuesday that due to the threat of COVID-19 the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed until 2021. Swimming-legend Michael Phelps is offering advice and support for those who trained for 2020. Athletes all around the world prepared for years to be able to compete. Now with …
Read More »Olympic athletes talk about 2020 Olympic shut down
The opening ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo Japan was set for July 24. However, the growing health concern of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has now delayed the Olympic Games for the first time in history. On Tuesday, Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic …
Read More »Grant Holloway named AAU James E. Sullivan Award finalist
Former Gator track and field star Grant Holloway was named a finalist for the 90th annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award. James E. Sullivan Award Holloway is one of 10 athletes chosen for the award, which recognizes the nation’s best amateur athletes based on sportsmanship, leadership and character. Sports fans …
Read More »Olympics Postponed to 2021
After coronavirus concerns continue, the 2020 Summer Olympics are happening in 2021. The Decision on the Olympics Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe, after talks with IOC President Thomas Bach, announced that the Olympics will be held in 2021. After his telephone talks with IOC President Bach, PM Abe spoke to the …
Read More »IOC Member Announces 2020 Tokyo Olympics Postponed
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to make splashes in the pool of worldwide sports. Due to the ongoing pandemic, International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound announced the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday. Pound believes the competition will likely take place in 2021, with no set date at the …
Read More »Olympic Pole Vault Medalist Sandi Morris Talks Coronavirus
The global death toll from Coronavirus has topped 15,000. As a result, postponing or cancelling the Summer 2020 Olympics has become a possibility. 187 countries have had confirmed cases of the virus. This is raising concerns for the health of not only fans, but also the Olympic athletes themselves. Sandi …
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