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The Bates family dons Gator gear. (courtesy photo from James Bates)

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Swimmer sisters continue their family’s athletic legacy in the Swamp

By Kate Wiggins | Oct. 28, 2022

Talia Bates, a 21-year-old UF sustainability senior and her younger sister, 19-year-old UF journalism sophomore Georgia Bates, are both on the university’s swim team — continuing their family’s legacy as UF athletes. Their parents, former UF linebacker James Bates and former UF swimmer Tina Bates, both competed for the Gators from 1992-1996.

The Gators set high expectations for the 2022-2023 season as one of the most represented universities on the U.S. National Team.

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Gator Swim and Dive enter the 2022-2023 season with an exciting slate of meets

By Kate Wiggins | Sep. 23, 2022

The Gators set high expectations for this season as one of the most represented universities on the 2022-2023 U.S. National Team. These athletes proved their eligibility to swim with the United States in international competitions by scoring a top-six time in any individual Olympic event of a US-sanctioned event, a Federation Internationale de Natation-approved competition or an international competition.

Caeleb Dressel, of United States, celebrates after wining the gold medal in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Florida swim and dive finish strong at 2022 FINA World Championships

By Kaitlyn Wadulack | July 4, 2022

Current and former Florida Gators’ representing seven countries at the 2022 FINA World Championships secured nine total medals, including eight golds.

Senior Kieran Smith and his teammates shattered a UF swim record on their way to third place in the NCAA Nationals

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Florida men’s swim and dive places third at NCAA Championships

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 27, 2022

Gators swim and dive earned the bronze at last week’s NCAA Championships, racking up numerous All-American honors and taking home three individual national titles.

Florida's swimming and diving program competed last week in the NCAA National Championships, finishing in 13th place.

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Gators women’s swim and dive wraps up season at NCAA Championships

By Ethan Eibe | Mar. 22, 2022

Florida women’s swim and dive had its season come to a close last week at the NCAA Championships.

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Gators swim and dive secures 10th consecutive men’s SEC Championship

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 20, 2022

“We are going to enjoy this, but we have a lot more work to do.” Anthony Nesty and his Florida swim and dive program captured their tenth men’s SEC championship in a row on Saturday.

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Gators swim and dive earn 16 event wins at Auburn Last Chance Meet

By Ethan Eibe | Feb. 6, 2022

In their final invitational before the SEC Championships, Florida’s swim and dive teams conquered 16 individual events, including six diving titles.

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)

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Gators swim and dive makes a statement against Auburn

By Ethan Eibe | Jan. 22, 2022

Florida was victorious in 23 of the 32 events between the men’s and women’s categories on the way to a 201-91 men’s final score and a 184-116 tally for the women, handing Auburn a pair of defeats.

Caroline Pagac poses for a photo with her sister, Amanda.

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Caroline Pagac: For the love of the team

By Jackson Castellano | Dec. 6, 2021

Caroline Pagac endured a long and winding road to walk on to Florida’s diving program, but it led her to where she always belonged: a team.

Florida's Alfonso Mestre competes in the 500 free during an Oct. 29 meet against Georgia.

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Florida swimmers impress at U.S. Open Championships

By Jackson Castellano | Dec. 5, 2021

Florida made full use of their time at the U.S. Open in Greensboro this week, collecting a handful of victories that indicate good things to come this season.

Florida volunteer coach Katie Ledecky swims freestyle during a competition in a meet against Georgia Friday Oct. 29, 2021.

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Gators swimmers aim for national impact at US Open

By Jackson Castellano | Dec. 1, 2021

17 members of the Gators swim program, joined by volunteer coach and Olympic legend Katie Ledecky, will compete at the US Open this week in Greensboro, NC.

Florida's Alfonso Mestre competes in the 1000 free during a meet against Georgia on Oct. 29

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Florida makes statement at Georgia Tech Invitational

By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 21, 2021

Both the Gators men’s and women’s swim & dive teams looked like forces to be reckoned with on their visit to the Peach State.

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Caeleb Dressel joins Anthony Nesty’s growing Olympic tree

By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 19, 2021

Caeleb Dressel announced Tuesday he will be returning to Gainesville to train under Gators head coach Anthony Nesty.

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Caeleb Dressel joins Anthony Nesty’s growing Olympic tree

By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 19, 2021

Caeleb Dressel announced Tuesday he will be returning to Gainesville to train under Gators head coach Anthony Nesty.

Florida's Oskar Lindholm competes in the 500 free during a meet against Georgia on Oct. 29.

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Gators travel to Atlanta for season’s first invitational

By Jackson Castellano | Nov. 17, 2021

Florida’s swim and dive season heats up as the Gators take on top-ranked opponents at the Georgia Tech Invitational.

Elizabeth Perez performs a dive in a home meet versus Georgia on Oct. 29.

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Florida sweeps Georgia in a battle of top 10 programs

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 29, 2021

Florida kicks off rivalry weekend by sweeping Georgia Friday in the pool.

A Florida swimmer competes at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Natatorium in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Hannah White

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Florida-Georgia rivalry ventures into the pool

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 27, 2021

Florida-Georgia rivalry week extends to the pool as the Gators tackle a top-ten Bulldogs squad Friday in their first ranked meet of the year.

Florida's Leo Garcia during the Gators' meet against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Natatorium in Gainesville, FL (UAA Communications photo by Isabella Marley)

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Florida diving falls just short to Miami

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 16, 2021

Florida diving can’t pull a victory out of pop-up meet with Miami, but the team found solace in strong performances.

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Florida diving adds matchup vs. Miami

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 15, 2021

Florida dive added an additional meet to its 2021 fall slate with a pop-up competition with Miami Saturday.

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Gators dominate in season opener against Florida Atlantic

By Jackson Castellano | Oct. 2, 2021

Florida swim and dive got its 2021-22 season underway with a pair of victories over Florida Atlantic Saturday.

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