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Katie Ledecky among ESPN’s top 5 Olympians of 21st century
Most Americans know the name Katie Ledecky heading into the 2024 Paris Games, but where does the current Florida Gators volunteer swim coach rank among 21st-century Olympians? Just two days ahead of the Opening Ceremonies in France, ESPN released its list of the top 25 Olympic athletes since 2000 and Ledecky is fourth overall. Ledecky is a 10-time Olympic medalist, including seven golds. She’s won a record 21 world championship golds and holds the world records in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle. The 27-year-old swimmer moved her training base from Stanford to the University of Florida in 2021. The three athletes ahead of...
Florida football seeking more big plays from WRs in 2024
Florida football lost a wide receiver to the first round of the NFL Draft last April, but there is thought that the receiving corps could be as talented and deeper heading into the 2024 season Still, it won't be easy replacing the talent and production of Ricky Pearsall, who led the Florida Gators...
Florida LAX has 6 named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, earns honor squad status
The Florida lacrosse program featured six student-athletes on the 2024 Division l IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 academic year, it was announced Wednesday afternoon. The Gators also earned IWLCA Academic Honor Squad status for their excellence in the classroom. Paisley Eagan, Josie Hahn, Liz Harrison, Emily Lortz, Jackie Norsworthy and Danielle Pavinelli were the six members of the Orange and Blue to earn the academic accolade. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be in their junior year or later, amassing a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater. Lortz, Hahn and Pavinelli all received 4.00 GPAs this past spring, with Lortz being awarded the Elite 90 Award in May for having the highest cumulative GPA at the Final Four (3.99). Florida was one of 100 Division l programs to be named an IWLCA Honor Squad for the 2023-2024 academic year. To qualify as an Honor Squad, a team must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or greater; Florida posted a cumulative GPA of 3.55 with a 3.57 GPA in the spring and a 3.52 GPA in the fall. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Florida making strong, early push for this in-state class of 2026 OL
Lakewood High (St. Petersburg, Florida) offensive lineman Chancellor Cambell is one of the rising juniors Florida’s recruiting team has focused on heavily this summer, and those efforts are paying, according to Swamp247. Campbell visited The Swamp twice in March and then secured an offer in May to open the summer. Since then, the Gators have only further cemented themselves as the top team on his list. He was in Gainesville most recently in June and will be back this weekend for the Grill in the ‘Ville event to close out the summer recruiting period. A return trip at the beginning of fall...
Walking trail in SE Gainesville built to improve health of residents and honor area icons
A new walking trail in the Lincoln Estates community in southeast Gainesville seeks to improve the health of residents and increase awareness of people who have made a difference in the community. Funded by the city of Gainesville’s part of the Wild Spaces & Public Places program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, the Lincoln Yard Park walking trail that begins at 2099 SE Eighth Ave. was introduced to the community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Remembering Arkansas's 35-yard drive to earn first victory in the Swamp.
The 2023-24 season was a disaster by nearly every measure. Arkansas's offense was stagnant partly due to the unimaginative play calling from retread offensive coordinator Dan Enos. The offensive line was uncharacteristically bad for a Sam Pittman team. It was also the first time Arkansas hadn't been invited to a bowl game since Pittman took over the program.
Former University of Florida President Kent Fuchs Will Return on an Interim Basis After Ben Sasse's Resignation
Florida - Thursday July 25, 2024: A former University of Florida president will take back the role on an interim basis following ex-U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse's unexpected announcement last week that he was stepping down from the job after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. The school's Board of Trustees...
Florida Gators at 2024 Paris Olympics: Medal count, results, athletes, events tracker for the Games
Welcome to Only Gators’ home for nearly three weeks of coverage as dozens of former Florida Gators compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. There are 38 Florida Gators athletes representing 20 countries competing in dozens of events across eight sport disciplines at the Summer Games. This is an all-time high for Florida and a significant increase from three years ago when 30 athletes represented 15 countries at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Florida Football gains prediction for top 100 overall recruit
Recruiting has taken a different tone for Florida Football's class of 2025. Whereas last year, the Gators seemingly had their 2024 class locked up by June, only for it to come apart, Florida is taking a slow and steady approach this cycle. However, for this approach to work, the Gators...
Paul Finebaum Predicts Disappointing Season For Former SEC Powerhouse
Heading into the 2024 college football season, it appears that two SEC coaches are coaching for their jobs: Billy Napier of the Florida Gators and Sam Pittman of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Both schools are coming off losing seasons. Florida went 5-7, and Arkansas went 4-8. However, this offseason, ...
UF/IFAS: Indian River Research and Education Center Honors Ph.D. Student Eduart Murcia for National Smart Irrigation Month
Fort Pierce - July 25, 2024: In this national Smart Irrigation month, University of Florida graduate student Eduart Murcia is honored for his work in bringing the next generation of advanced irrigation technology to Florida food producers. Murcia is a current Ph.D. student at UF’s Indian River Research and Education...
Gainesville to host Summer (You)th Celebration
The city of Gainesville will host the Summer (You)th Celebration! Arts, Culture and Health Day with community partners this Saturday, July 27. The free event is part of One Nation One Project GNV, a local wellness initiative aiming to increase youth engagement in arts and culture while reducing gun violence in the community.
Summer Sonic Highlights: Gainesville softball
Editor’s note: This is the fifth part of a summer series revisiting the best of “The Prep Zone” sports show at locally owned Sonic Drive-In of Gainesville featuring interviews with area coaches and players with hosts Mike Ridaught and Marty Pallman from the 2023-24 seasons. The Gainesville...
Vernell Brown III’s Most Wanted recruiting targets
Now that he is a Florida Gators commit, elite receiver Vernell Brown III of Orlando (Fla.) Jones is ready to do some recruiting. And it's a role he's "absolutely"embracing. The post Vernell Brown III’s Most Wanted recruiting targets appeared first on On3.
Carter's Corner: Caglianone's Royal Introduction, Olympic Vibes, Football Happenings, More Gators Tidbits
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF football team reports for the start of preseason camp on Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday. The Paris Olympics open Friday and more than three dozen Gators are participating. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball's pennant races are starting to bloom and several former...
Miami's Mario Cristobal Seems To Take Subtle Jab At Florida Gators Ahead Of Week 1 Clash
It's not often that the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators meet on the field. That's why the Week 1 matchup between the two will be must-see. Well, that, among other reasons. Whether or not the two meet on the gridiron, the Canes and Gators are always in a battle against one another in recruiting ...
Are you an SFC student that needs a ride? The college and Uber may have you covered.
Santa Fe College students in urgent situations will now have access to free Uber rides through a program that started earlier this month. Through a partnership with Uber, Santa Fe College (SFC) students will receive an Uber voucher for two rides within 15 miles of Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus or its centers. The program was created as part of the Safe Santa Fe initiative, which a news release said is designed to support the on-campus safety of...
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