Taking a rewind of the Florida Gators Athlete of the Week, Sean Dixon-Bodie holds the distinguished recognition via the SEC. The Gators success was backed up by Dixon-Bodie, who continues to build upon his resume with yet another accolade. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1775222183498822086 Athlete of the Week Dixon-Bodie, a junior, was presented with …
Read More »Parker Valby Named NCAA Athlete of the Week
Florida Gator Parker Valby captured the spotlight as she has been named Athlete of the Week after setting a new record for the NCAA. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1779982169907101716 NCAA Record Valby, 21, has received the 2023-’24 NCAA weekly honors award for the 2024 season. The first time she won was during a cross-country …
Read More »Valby Shatters 10K Record, Gators Distance Runners Impress at Bryan Clay Invitational
Gators track and field distance runners competed against the best-of-the-best at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California. Redshirt junior Parker Valby broke the NCAA record in the 10,000-meter run, senior Elise Thorner set a NCAA season-best mark in the 3,000 steeplechase and multiple other Gators etched their name in …
Read More »Florida’s Parker Valby Breaks 10,000-Meter Run Record
Florida track and field distance athlete Parker Valby set a collegiate record in the 10,000-meter run at the Bryan Clay Invitational on Thursday night. The redshirt junior ran 30:50.43, crushing the previous record by 28 seconds. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1778656015367434417 A Winning Year Valby saw major success in the indoor season, winning three …
Read More »Gators Track and Field Hosts Tom Jones Memorial Invitational
Florida track and field hosts the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational beginning Friday. This is the Gators’ second home meet of the season. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1777836128134996407 History of the Invitational UF created this meet in 2008 to honor the late Gators track and field coach Tom Jones. Jones led Florida’s women’s track and …
Read More »Recap: Florida NCAA Pepsi Relays Opening
The Florida Gators opened up Day 1 of the relays with a total of 10 personal records during the inaugural NCAA Pepsi relay. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1773488801500819614 Florida hosted the event for the first time in 2024. The Gators were off and running with success, as the team collected 17 top-10 finishes. Top …
Read More »Gators Track and Field Throwers Shine at UCSD Triton Invitational
Seven Gators made the trip to San Diego, California, this past weekend for the Triton Invitational, bringing home school records and a national No. 1 ranking. They also recorded personal bests and other impressive marks. Gators Set School Records Sophomore Alida van Daalen continued to one-up herself, resetting her school …
Read More »Gators Host Pepsi Florida Relays
Gators Track and Field is hosting their first of three outdoor home meets this season in the 2024 Pepsi Florida Relays. https://twitter.com/GatorsTF/status/1773682817647419882 Relay History The Pepsi Florida Relays have been an annual tradition in Gainesville since 1939. The two-day meet features high school, collegiate and professional athletes competing. The University …
Read More »Gators to Compete at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
The Gators men’s and women’s track and field teams are set to begin competition at the NCAA Indoor Championships Friday. Fourteen Gators qualified for the event as individuals. The fourth-ranked men’s team is also bringing a 4x400m team, while the No. 2 women will compete in a distance medley relay …
Read More »Gators to Compete at NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Florida men’s and women’s track and field is set to begin competition at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Friday. 14 Gators qualified for the event as individuals. The 4th ranked men are also bringing a 4x400m team, while the No. 2 women will compete in a distance medley relay (DMR). …
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