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Nilsson’s breakthrough 400-meter hurdles triumph leads Florida men at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | 10:31am

Finishing in 48.06, Nilsson became the ninth-fastest performer in collegiate history and now sits second on the UF all-time list. After not even racing at the East Regional last season, the Nilsson that Florida fans expected when he came to Gainesville – the one that won the World Junior (under 20) title and set the high school 300-meter hurdles record in 2024 – had fully arrived.

Florida junior Layla Haynes displays her medal at the 2026 SEC Outdoor Championships.

Earning a trident of Barbadian records: Inside Layla Haynes’ breakout 2026 season

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | June 8

Oussama Allaoui yells as he crosses the finish line of the 800 meters during the Pepsi Florida Relays, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Masikane’s long jump gold highlights best SEC Outdoor finish for Florida men since 2019

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 17

Will and Samantha Palmer pose with their son Liam during the Gators' National Championship meet Friday, June 9, 2023 at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

‘A testament to the athletes that have believed’: How Will Palmer has helped revamp Florida distance running

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | May 12

Oussama Allaoui holds his medal during the 2026 SEC Indoor Track & Field Championship on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at RA "Murrary" Fasken '38 Indoor Track & Field at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas / UAA Communications photo by Dylan Cannella

Fasting while getting fast: How a 3:57 miler trains during Ramadan

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 23

Florida distance runner Claire Stegall runs in the women’s 1000 during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Florida women complete bounce-back indoor season with fifth-place finish at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 14

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Florida Relays at the University of Florida on Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

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Gators sprinters shine as men finish third in NCAA Indoor Championships

By Logan McBride | Mar. 14

Behind blistering runs from Justin Braun and Wanya McCoy, Florida’s sprint squad delivered one of its strongest showings of the season.

Florida sprinter Jayden Horten-Mims competes in the men’s 300 meter dash during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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The Gators’ path to glory: Event-by-event preview of Florida’s 19 entries for the NCAA Indoor Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 12

The 2026 indoor season for Florida track and field has already gone significantly better than last year. If 10-spot improvements for the men’s and women’s teams at the SEC Indoor Championships – resulting in the ninth indoor title in program history for the women – weren’t evidence enough, the startlists for the NCAA Indoor Championships tell the story of a resurgent program.

Florida sprinter Sydney Sutton competes in the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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Sydney Sutton targets big day at Nationals after breakout SEC Championships performance

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Mar. 10

She placed fourth in the 400-meter final, covering two laps of the track in 51.46 seconds and earning five points towards Florida’s eventual conference title. Sutton’s performance marked the first time she had broken the 52-second barrier indoors and shaved nearly a full second off her day-old personal best of 52.27.

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From 11th to first: Florida women complete turnaround, claim 2026 SEC Indoor Championship

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 28

Saturday night, when the Gators walk out the doors of the Fasken Indoor Track and Field Facility at Texas A&M, they’ll do so with their heads held high, only weighed down by a trophy in their arms and an abundance of medals around their necks.

Florida distance runner Miguel Pantojas runs in the men’s 1000 during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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Distance podiums lead Florida men to fourth at SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships

By Logan McBride | Feb. 28

Multiple podium finishes in the distance events kept Florida competitive at the men’s SEC Indoor Championships, but the Gators’ efforts were only enough for fourth in the final team standings.

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SEC Indoor Championships Preview: How the Gators stack up with one weekend left to qualify for Nationals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 25

For the first of four occasions in 2026, the Florida track and field teams will be toeing the line with championships up for grabs this weekend at the 2026 SEC Indoor Championships. With one weekend left for the national lists to solidify themselves, here’s how the Gators stack up and what that means for Florida’s SEC Championship pursuits in College Station.

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Florida freshman Claire Stegall readies historic kick for postseason racing

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 24

Racing the mile at the BU Valentine Invitational, Claire Stegall covered just over eight laps of the notoriously bouncy track in 4:25.91.

Jade Brown is a junior sprinter from Coral Springs, Florida. She spent her freshman and sophomore seasons at the University of Arizona before transferring to Florida for the 2025-26 season.

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How coming home has propelled Jade Brown to success on the track

By Logan McBride | Feb. 23

Junior sprinter Jade Brown transferred to Florida during the 2025 summer portal window, a decision that centered around more than just the school. For Brown, Florida offered a chance to compete for a prestigious program and return home to the state she grew up in.

Florida jumper Luke Stradley competes in the men’s long jump during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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How Temoso Masikane, Luke Stradley and Nicolas Crosswhite are keeping Florida’s long jump pedigree thriving

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 20

Through the first three meets of 2026, the freshman trio of Temoso Masikane, Luke Stradley and Nicolas Crosswhite have proven that Florida’s prowess on the runway isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

Kelvin Cheruiyot runs during the Gans Creek Classic cross country meet on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Missouri in Columbia, Miz. / UAA Communications photo by Dylan Cannella

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Gators runners rewrite record books across the nation

By Logan McBride | Feb. 14

The Florida Gators stretched their success across three time zones this weekend, posting historic marks in three different states. While the bulk of the squad returned to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Tyson Invitational, other Florida runners clocked in performances out west in Seattle and up north in Boston on Feb. 13–14.

Florida thrower Imani Washington competes in the women’s weight throw during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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Florida throwers go 3-for-3 on season’s bests at Celebration Pointe

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 6

Imani Washington, John Luke Witte and Alida van Daalen all came away with impressive season’s bests at the small-scale Visit Gainesville Indoor Classic on Friday.

Florida distance runner Riley Smith (left) races in the men’s 1000 during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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Riley Smith’s journey to a sub-four-minute mile

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Feb. 5

Six months ago, Riley Smith underwent two abdominal surgeries to remove his gallbladder and repair an umbilical hernia. On Saturday, the Gainesville native became the third Gator to ever break the four-minute barrier in the mile.

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Gators distance runners shine in Arkansas Invitational

By Logan McBride | Jan. 31

The Gators opened their 2026 indoor track road slate in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where Florida’s distance runners turned in a standout weekend.

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How Florida track and field’s newcomers are helping to restore a program’s pride

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Jan. 29

In 2025, Mike Holloway said Florida track and field “lost our pride.” Through the first two meets of 2026, a large and talented class of newcomers is helping to restore it.