Kenyan runner Kelvin Cheruiyot has a unique path to becoming a Florida Gator. From wearing an oversized hoodie during his first summer practice to navigating roadblocks with his student visa, adjusting to life in Gainesville has presented a challenge that he's ready to embrace.
The Florida cross country teams made the most of what is expected to be their first of three trips to Columbia, Missouri, this fall with impressive showings at the Gans Creek Classic Friday morning.
Florida cross country finished first and second at the Cecil Field Golf Course.
The summer miles have all been logged, and the time has finally come for distance runners from around the country to return to the grass. From Gainesville to Gans Creek, it’s time for the 2025 NCAA cross country season to get underway.
Former Florida track star Parker Valby made her Olympic debut in Paris and continues to impress.
12 men and 12 women traveled to Columbia, Missouri, to represent the Florida cross country team at the Gans Creek Classic Friday. It was the second race of the Gators’ 2024 season.
Florida men’s tennis will endure its fair share of hostile environments in 2024-25. With 10 of UF’s 11 tournaments being on the road this season, the amount of travel could be daunting.However, with the amount of experience that UF’s roster has competing across the globe, the Gators may just be able to use it to their advantage.
Despite a rocky start, the Florida men’s golf team responded to secure a second-place finish in a resilient effort during its season-opening tournament at the Sahalee Players Championship this weekend.
In their first match back in the O’Dome, the Gators lost to the Bulls
Sophie White’s journey back to the soccer field is nothing short of inspirational. The redshirt junior forward has endured two ACL tears in her playing career, but is still making a positive impact for the Gators this season.
The Florida women’s golf team lost key contributors in the offseason but returned key starters and welcomed four notable freshmen.
Florida Volleyball maintained its undefeated record after at neutral site victory against Michigan State Sunday.
The Florida soccer team came away with its third tie of the season against Towson on Sunday.
The Florida Gators cross country team is ready to kickstart its season at the UCF Invite on Friday.
The Florida Gators men's tennis team released its 2024 Fall schedule. UF will appear in 11 tournaments this season.
Former Florida Gators men’s tennis star Ben Shelton cruises to victory in the Second Round of the US Open.
After finishing the 2023 campaign at 6-5-6, the Florida Gators soccer team is looking to breakthrough this Fall to potentially make its way back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years.
Valby’s individual title is now the first ever for Florida’s cross-country program on either the women’s and the men’s side.
With a total of 29 teams staggered across the turf, only two would automatically qualify for the NCAA XC National Championships Nov. 18 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Florida placed 2nd with 79 points, punching them a ticket straight to Panorama Farms, where the University of Virginia will host the race.
The Florida Gators women’s cross country team was united as ever Friday morning in Columbia, South Carolina. Not just by their matching nail sets and Gators face stickers, but also by the program’s first SEC Championship title since 2012.
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