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Freshman Caeleb Dressel jumps into the pool at the start of the 200-yard breaststroke event during Day 3 of the 2014 Pinch A Penny Invitational

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UF looking to continue momentum heading into LSU dual meet

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Oct. 7, 2014

Following the Florida men and women swimming and diving teams’ fifth consecutive win in the Pinch A Penny Invitational this weekend, coach Gregg Troy has a better grasp on the talent he possesses in both of his teams as both the men and the women prepare for their dual meet against LSU on Saturday.

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Florida men’s and women’s win 5th straight Pinch A Penny Invitational

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Oct. 5, 2014

The Florida swimming and diving team took care of business this weekend as both the men’s and women’s team captured their fifth consecutive title at the All Florida Invitational. The men’s squad won pretty handedly with a final score of 1,395 with Florida State coming in second with 923. While the women held a strong lead throughout the weekend, they had to stand off a tough California squad, led by four-time Olympic gold medalist winner Missy Franklin. UF finished with a score of 956 with Cal finishing behind them at 861.

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UF men’s swimming and diving team gears up for season debut

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 30, 2014

As the Florida women’s swimming and diving team puts its first victory of the season from last Saturday behind, it looks ahead to the three-day Pinch A Penny Invitational this weekend along with the men’s team.

Junior Natalie Hinds competes in the 100-yard butterfly during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center

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Hinds, Warner lead UF swimming and diving team to SEC win

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 28, 2014

The first meet of the season for the Florida women’s swimming and diving team went exactly how they wanted it to go.

Nathalie Hinds jumps into the pool for her leg of the 200 IM relay during Florida's 189.5-110.5 win against Arkansas on Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

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Women's swim team opens season with SEC win against Arkansas

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 27, 2014

The Florida women’s swimming and diving team started its season with a bang on Saturday after defeating Southeastern Conference opponent Arkansas in its season opener.

Elizabeth Beisel swims during Florida's 173.5-124.5 win against Auburn on Jan. 25 in the O'Connell Center.

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UF women’s swim team looks to youth to replace seniors

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Sep. 23, 2014

The Florida women’s swimming and diving team returns to the pool this weekend as it sets to start its season at home against Arkansas on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte smiles as he takes questions from the media at the U.S. swimming nationals news conference in Irvine, Calif., on Tuesday.

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Lochte impresses at USA Nationals despite recovering from knee injury

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Aug. 6, 2014

Ryan Lochte has faced scrutiny during the past year.

Senior Elizabeth Beisel competes in the 200-yard butterfly during Florida’s match against Auburn on Jan. 25 in the O’Connell Center. Beisel will compete in the 400 IM today.

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UF in eighth after first day of NCAA Championships

By Logan McGuire | Mar. 20, 2014

Ten swimmers and two relays from the No. 8 Gators women’s swimming and diving team competed in Day 1 of the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday. Despite setting three school records, the only finals appearance Florida made was in the 400-yard medley relay.

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Florida prepares for last dual meet of season

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 30, 2014

With one dual meet remaining on the schedule for Florida’s swimming and diving teams, UF will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., to take on Tennessee on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Hilda Luthersdottir (pictured) held the school record for the 200 breast until freshman Vanessa Pearl topped it on Saturday.

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Florida solidifying roster for SECs

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 26, 2014

Florida’s roster was a work in progress during the Fall season, but with three weeks until the Southeastern Conference Championships, the Gators are rounding into postseason form.

Senior Elizabeth Beisel competes in the 200-yard butterfly during Florida's match against Auburn on Saturday.

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Beisel, Rousseau send off seniors on high note in final home meet

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 26, 2014

In what was the final home meet for a group of 13 Florida swimmers and divers against Auburn’s swimming and diving teams, the 2014 senior class did not disappoint.

Senior Sebastien Rousseau swims the butterfly in the men’s 400-meter individual medley on Aug. 28 in the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational. Rousseau and the Gators start competition at the NCAA Championships today.

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Accomplished seniors looking to continue success down home stretch

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 24, 2014

With the collegiate swimming and diving regular season nearing a close, the college careers for captains senior Elizabeth Beisel and redshirt senior Sebastien Rousseau are coming to an end as well. Saturday’s dual meet against Auburn will mark the final home meet for the two Olympians along with five other seniors on the women’s side and six more for the men.

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Gators looking ahead to conference-championship meet

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 20, 2014

With two dual meets remaining this season and the Southeastern Conference Championships a month away for the No. 3 Florida men (6-0, 3-0 SEC) and No. 8 women (4-2, 2-1 SEC), the season’s last head-to-head matchups are being used to gauge how Florida’s swimmers are racing and what final adjustments are needed.

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Gators remain undefeated despite shortened roster

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 18, 2014

It was another win on Saturday for the Florida’s swimming and diving men’s and women’s teams over FAU to keep the undefeated all-time record against the Owls going.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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After first day at SMU Invite, Gators sit in second

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 18, 2014

After the first day of competition at the Classic at Southern Methodist University the No. 3 Gators (5-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) men’s swimming and diving team is sitting in second place with 154 points, 21 points behind first place Michigan.

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Florida takes on other top-ranked teams at SMU Invite

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 16, 2014

e two-day Southern Methodist University Invitational.

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Recruits look to bolster Florida lineup in middle of season

By Logan McGuire | Jan. 14, 2014

Two new recruits have joined the Gators men’s swimming and diving team. Sophomore Nick Alexiou, a transfer from Virginia, and Enzo Martinez, a freshman from Uruguay, both enrolled for the spring semester and have been cleared by the NCAA to compete.

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Gators set school records, win Ohio State Buckeye Invitational

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 24, 2013

It came down to the final day of competition at the Ohio State Buckeye Invitational for the Gators men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams.

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Florida adds top recruit

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 19, 2013

Caeleb Dressel is being hailed as one of the best sprint prospects ever despite having never suited up for a college team.

Florida sophomore Elizabeth Beisel competes in the women’s 200-yard breaststroke during the Gators’ meet against FAU on Jan. 14, 2012 in the O’Connell Center Natatorium.

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Gators win home dual meet against Crimson Tide

By Logan McGuire | Nov. 7, 2013

It was another win for Florida swimming and diving on Thursday night in the O’Connell Center against visiting Alabama as the No. 2 men improved to 4-0 and the No. 5 women drew even at 2-2.