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 »Gators Compete for Spots in Olympics
Three Gator swimmers secured spots in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Many more, along with track athletes, continue competing in the Olympic Trials. Making a Splash towards Tokyo The U.S. Olympic Trials for Swimming & Diving began June 13 and concludes June 20 in Omaha, Nebraska. In a series of firsts, …
Read More »Former Gator Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Beats A Michael Phelps’ Record
At just 22-years-old, Caeleb Dressel can say that he’s beaten Michael Phelps. Dressel Dominates The World Swimming Championships wrapped up Sunday in South Korea. The event is the second most prominent swim meet on the planet, behind the Olympics. Dressel won eight medals at the competition. He claimed six golds, …
Read More »Florida Swim and Dive Kicks off Season Against FAU
Florida Women’s Swim and Dive will begin the 2018-2019 season on the road in sunny South Florida. Both the men’s and women’s teams will face the Owls today, but the women will travel around the area for two more road meets. This Weekend The women’s team will begin its first season …
Read More »Florida Men’s S&D Team Closes its 2017-18 Season
The Florida Gators Men’s Swimming and Diving team concluded its 2017-18 season this past weekend in the NCAA Championships. Florida got on fifth place after earning 347 points in the team competitions. The first four places were for the Texas Longhorns (449), Cal Bears (437.5), Indiana Hoosiers (422) and NC …
Read More »Gator Men’s Swimming Wins Sixth-Straight SEC Championship
The No. 3 Florida Men’s Swimming team won the SEC Championship on Sunday in College Station, Texas. This championship marks the sixth-consecutive SEC title for the men’s team and 39th overall in program history. How It All Went Down The Gators got off to a hot start on the first …
Read More »2018 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships: Day 2 Recap
The Texas A&M women and the Florida men lead the 2018 SEC Swimming and Diving Championships following the second day of competition. For the men, Florida comes in first with 432 points, while Tennessee is the runner-up at 411 points, and Texas A&M third at 409 points. As for the …
Read More »SEC Swimming and Diving: Championships Continue
SEC swimmers and divers are already in the pool for Day 2 of the conference championship. 2️⃣nd day of SEC Championships to start with prelims at 11 a.m. EST! 🏊🏊♀️ Meet results: https://t.co/ml8T2bbWa4#GoGators pic.twitter.com/SRUY49ItMD — Gators Swimming & Diving (@GatorsSwimDv) February 15, 2018 After the first day of competition, the …
Read More »2018 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships Kick Off
The run for a Swimming & Diving SEC Championship title starts today in College Station, TX for the No.3 Gator men’s team and No. 17 women’s team. The meet begins today with preliminaries at 11 a.m. and finals at 7 p.m. These will take place at this time each day. …
Read More »Dressel Named USA Swimming Athlete of the Year
Two-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel was named USA Swimming Athlete of the Year this past weekend. 2017 Athlete of the Year Caeleb Dressel highlights this weekend's #USAS2017 award winners! Full list ➡️ https://t.co/rrN3j8tV6I pic.twitter.com/Uj2gT9lkx2 — USA Swimming (@USASwimming) September 17, 2017 Olympic Gold Medalist Dressel made a name …
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