As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics come to a close, former and current Gator swimmers return after impressing the world with their performances. Also returning is Gators men’s and women’s swimming coach Anthony Nesty, who was an assistant coach for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. He spoke to Steve Russell …
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 »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 »13 Gators In NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship
The 2021 NCAA Championship for men’s swimming starts today in North Carolina. The tournament will continue through Sunday, March 27. Florida is sending 12 swimmers and one diver. https://twitter.com/GatorsSwimDv/status/1374722090494873604?s=20 Leonardo Garcia the lone diver Joining Florida’s 12 swimmers is junior Leonardo Garcia. The California native’s first event in the Championship …
Read More »Florida Gators’ Men’s Swimming and Diving Find Success in SEC Championship
The Florida men’s swim and indoor track teams both competed in SEC Championship play. SEC Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship The Gators traveled to the Mizzou Aquatics Center in Columbia Missouri, where they placed first with 1,401 points over the four day competition. Georgia came out in second place with …
Read More »Gators Finished Second in the SEC Women’s Swimming Championship
The Florida Gators finished as the runner ups in the SEC Women’s Swimming Championship this past week. Florida places Second at the SEC Championships with 1071 points! #GoGators — Gators Swimming & Diving (@GatorsSwimDv) February 21, 2021 Florida was ranked second for the third year in a row, placing only …
Read More »Gator Great Dara Torres to Star in Latest SEC Profiled Documentary
Former University of Florida swimmer Dara Torres will star in the latest SEC Storied documentary “Once Upon a Comeback,” which will debut on Monday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. ET. The documentary will unveil the incredible success that Dara Torres earned despite the obstacles she faced. So honored to be featured on …
Read More »Gators Women’s Swimming and Diving Looks to Make Big Splash
The Florida Gators Women’s Swimming & Diving team had their first meet of the season Friday at No. 4 Georgia. After a 184-116 loss, the Gators look to rebound and jump-start their season Thursday in its first home meet of the season. Florida Head Coach Jeff Poppell joined Steve Russell …
Read More »Florida Swim and Dive Ready to Make a Big Splash
Despite a loss to road loss to Georgia on Friday, the No. 3 Florida Men’s Swimming and Diving is primed and ready for yet another year to claim the top of the SEC. Head Coach Anthony Nesty, a two-time SEC Coach of the Year, opens the season for the third …
Read More »