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UNC Charlotte track and field athlete Sam Thompson clears a hurdle wearing a green uniform similar to his high school attire during the Pepsi Florida Relays Friday, March 31, 2023. Thompson was a student at UF before he transferred and joined UNC Charlotte's team.
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UF student transfers for track and field opportunity

While he excelled throughout high school, leaving him with hopes for a UF track career, his athletic trajectory didn’t go as planned. He spent his first few semesters hoping to get the chance to join UF’s track and field team, but he had to find a spot to compete elsewhere.


Sophomore Leanne Wong performs her floor routine in Session II of the SEC Championship in Duluth, Georgia Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Gators finish in second and advance to NCAA Semifinals

The No. 2 Florida Gators (22-2, 6-1 SEC) competed in the NCAA Pittsburgh Regional Final Round Friday against the No. 7 California Golden Bears (17-2-2, 4-1-2 PAC-12), the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (24-4, 8-1 Big 10) and the No. 15 Arizona State Sun Devils (7-6, 4-3 PAC-12).



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