Florida Gators Track and Field cleaned up at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational, recording over 30 top 10 finishes, seven school top 10 marks and several personal bests. Many Gator greats also returned to Percy Beard Track, competing professionally at their old stomping grounds. Top Performances All-American 100 meter hurdles …
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 …
Read More »Gators at World Track and Field Championships
The Gators found great success this weekend at the 2022 World Track and Field Championships. This weekend saw four current and former gators medal with three of them being gold. Sustained Success This year’s Gators track and field team has been nothing short of historical, with the Mens and Womens …
Read More »Gator Dominance Continues in 2020 Olympic Games
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 …
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