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 …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Gator Greats Deserving Of Statues
You all know about the three statues in front of the football stadium (unless you have never been west of 13th Street). Certainly, the three Heisman Trophy winners deserve statues. I just think there should be more. We know the money is there. Let me kick in the first 10-spot. …
Read More »Florida Places 3rd At NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships
Florida finished in third place at the NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, the second-best finish in program history. The last time both the UF women’s and men’s team finished in the top three was 37 years ago in 1987. The UF women’s team finished third at the …
Read More »Florida’s Josh Liendo Wins 100 Fly in NCAAs
Josh Liendo won the 100-yard butterfly in Day 3 of the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis on Friday. https://twitter.com/GatorsSwimDv/status/1773851570540564494 The Gators sit in third in the standings with 273.0 points. Arizona State leads with 343.0 points and California is second at 286.5. Performances The finals …
Read More »Florida Men’s Swimming and Diving Wins 2 National Titles On Day 2 of NCAAs
The Florida Gators men’s swimming and diving team won two national titles and set six all-time best finishes on Day 2 of the NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Indianapolis on Thursday. Front of the fight. Josh Liendo is your 50 Free National Champ! Only the second Gator to …
Read More »Florida Men Set NCAA Record in 200 Medley Relay
Florida set a collegiate record to win the national championship in the 200-yard medley relay on Day 1 of the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Good start. 200 Medley Relay National Champions!! Setting a new NCAA, Championships and Program record! #GoGators pic.twitter.com/AnwB2XXkS1 — …
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