University of Florida graduate Grant Holloway added another title Thursday to his illustrious track and field career. The American cruised to victory in the men’s 110-meter final at the Paris Olympics. The three-time world champion (110m hurdles) and Olympic silver medalist in Tokyo three years ago exploded out of the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Paris Olympic Games Have My Attention
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of having Olympic Fever. It sure beats COVID. 10. After watching the opening ceremony Friday, I was less than enthusiastic for the Summer Olympics. It was very French (oh yeah, they are in France) and I was not a fan of …
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 »Gator Great Grant Holloway To Compete In U.S. Olympic Trials
Later this week, both current and former Gator track and field athletes will compete for the opportunity to go to the Paris Olympics in July. Still a member of the Florida pro-group, Olympic silver medalist and Gator great Grant Holloway is set to begin action on Monday at the 2024 …
Read More »DiCello takes gap year in pursuit of 2024 Olympics
After a red hot first year as a Gator, the 2022-2023 SEC Freshman of the Year for gymnastics Kayla DiCello has decided to take a gap year in order to purse the 2024 Olympics. https://twitter.com/kayladicello/status/1651587268249829377?s=20 DiCello’s decision means she will no longer be competing for the Gators in the …
Read More »Leanne Wong: Balance On and Off the Beam
Leanne Wong has a resume that is about as impressive as they come. She’s a pre-med student at the University of Florida who also owns her own custom bow and leotard business. Not to mention, she’s an eight-time All-American, SEC champion and world champion gymnast. However, her journey to becoming …
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