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Kieran Smith, a senior who took home a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finished first in the 200-meter freestyle (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Sports

Kieran Smith takes home bronze medal

Florida swimming powerhouse Kieran Smith got his hands on his first Olympic medal Saturday night with a 3:43.94 performance in the 400-meter freestyle, good enough for the third stand on the podium.


Caeleb Dressel participates in the men's 50 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb on June 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Sports

Florida swim takes the Olympic stage

Eight Gators of the present and the past take to the pool in Tokyo with swimming competitions beginning July 24. @_faithbuckley laid out when the champions of UF swim are competing in this year’s Games.


Quincy Allen-Flint performs an acoustic set at the High Dive, located at 210 SW 2nd Ave., during the Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally on June 5, 2021.
The Avenue

Commemorating a decade of the Dive

High Dive hits a decade month, marking 10 years of highlighting local music, hosting national acts and giving back to the Gainesville community. The venue, a Gainesville staple, has hosted some of the area’s breakout stars and the nation’s biggest names throughout its run.



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