As the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will come to a close this weekend, Team USA has just about run away with the lead. With over 90 medals, no other country is coming close to what the United States has accomplished. It is important to note that this would not have …
Read More »UF in Olympics
Current and former Gator athletes have combined to make more podium appearances than athletes from any other school in the nation by winning 13 medals. With five days left in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, several Gators have more opportunities for gold. During Wednesday’s competition, Gators range from track and field …
Read More »Florida Gators on Olympic rosters
The Florida Gators lead the SEC with 31 athletes in Tokyo. This year’s group is third on the list for most athletes that have represented Florida. The Gators sent 35 athletes to the Olympics in 2012 and 2008. There will be Gator athletes in eight different sports: baseball, basketball, golf, …
Read More »UF Track and Field Competes in SEC Indoor Championships
Florida track and field begins championship season today at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships and is bringing two solid teams. The Gators enter the championship meet with 12 NCAA top-10 times and marks, including five in the top-five and two of those that rank No. 1 in the …
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 »UF Welcomes ESPN’s The Undefeated
The University of Florida welcomed ESPN’s The Undefeated for the 2019 UF Wasdin Speaker Series centered on race, sports and culture on Tuesday. The event featured a moderated discussion on how black athletes establish and use their influence through their relationship with the media. The panel was held at UF’s …
Read More »Several Gator Track Stars Qualify for World Championship
During their times at the University of Florida, Grant Holloway and Will Claye showed the country how talented they are. Now, they are about to show the world. At the USA Championships, Holloway and Claye were just two of the 10 former Gator track and field stars who qualified for …
Read More »Gator track team well represented at USATF Outdoor Championships
There will be a strong showing of Florida Gator track and field athletes this year at the 2019 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships as 17 athletes represent the University of Florida in Des Moines, Iowa. The Headliners Headlining the stacked roster of Gators at the meet is two-time Olympic gold medalist …
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 »Gators at the Outdoor Track and Field Championships
The NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin today. Florida is heading into competition with a No.2 ranked men’s team, who have 16 entries. The No. 10 ranked Women’s team brings in nine entries. Together Florida has 25 combined entries which are tied for third most. The Florida Track and …
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