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Redshirt senior Allison Wilson points to the sky after she finished first for the Florida Gators in the Mountain Dew Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

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Gators Cross Country open their season with a top-3 finish for the men and women

By Isabella Morales | Sep. 15, 2023

After a two week hold on the season, Florida Gators running made their Fall 2023 debut on their home course at the Mountain Dew Invitational. Fifteen total colleges competed with all 15 competing on the men’s side and 14 on the women’s. This totaled to 178 runners in the men’s 7800 meter race and 139 in the women’s 3 mile, with Florida’s men’s team finishing in 3rd and the women’s in 1st.

A Florida bag at Mark Bostick Golf Club in Gainesville, Florida. UF took home the hardware with a 21-under-par team performance at the Fighting Irish Classic.

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Luke Poulter — son of pro golfer Ian Poulter — to make collegiate debut at Fighting Illini Invitational

By Max Tucker | Sep. 15, 2023

Friday will be Luke Poulter’s opportunity to embark on his own journey as he tees off for the first time as a Florida Gator.

UF golfer Maisie Filler on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, FL / UAA Communications photo by Isabella Marley.

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Gators finish top ten in first Fall tournament

By Max Tucker | Sep. 12, 2023

The Florida Gators women’s golf team began their season Monday. The team traveled to the Yeamans Hall Club in Charleston, South Carolina, for the Cougar Classic. UF finished the tournament seventh out of 17 teams that participated.

Adam Steinberg jogs on the court during the Gators' practice on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Linder Stadium at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

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Florida men's tennis head coach aims for 13th SEC title

By Krisha Sanghavi | Sep. 11, 2023

After 11 successful seasons, former head coach Bryan Shelton stepped down to spend more time coaching his son, Ben Shelton, who reached the semifinal of the US Open Sept. 8. Three weeks after Bryan Shelton stepped down, UF Athletic Director Scott Stricklin hired Steinberg for the upcoming season.

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.

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‘He’s the tortoise and I’m the hare’: Introducing Florida cross country’s husband-wife coaching duo

By Isabella Morales | Sep. 5, 2023

The Fall cross country season is approaching, meaning another cycle of new faces, performances and expectations. For Will and Samantha Palmer — who recently joined Florida as coaches — “new” has become familiar.

Florida freshman field athlete Alida Van Daalen winds up a discus throw at the Florida Relays Friday March 31, 2023.

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Van Daalen finds home at Florida as international student-athlete

By Hailey Hurst | Aug. 7, 2023

Freshman field athlete Alida Van Daalen came from the Netherlands to pursue an athletic and academic career at UF

Adam Steinberg will be the eleventh UF men’s tennis head coach in program history.

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Florida men’s tennis welcomes new head coach Adam Steinberg

By Krisha Sanghavi | June 23, 2023

Adam Steinberg was named the Florida men’s tennis head coach Friday afternoon.

Coach Mike Holloway shares a smile after the Gators qualify for the 2018 NCAA East Preliminary meet finals.

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Florida track and field bring home men’s national title, seven medals from NCAA Outdoor Championships

By Hailey Hurst | June 12, 2023

The Florida men's and women's track and field teams earned the men's national championship and several individual medals at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Austin, Texas, June 7-10.

Members of the Florida men's track team talk during the Tom Jones Memorial April 14-15, 2023.

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Florida men’s track and field claims sixth NCAA Outdoor National Championship

By Hailey Hurst | June 10, 2023

For the sixth time in program history, the Florida Gators men’s track and field team were crowned 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Champions Friday.

Florida's Fred Biondi tees off during the SEC Match Play Championships at Shoal Creek Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Biondi will compete in the U.S. Open this year.

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Fred Biondi announces decision to turn pro

By Madilyn Destefano | June 5, 2023

Florida men’s golf senior Fred Biondi announced his decision to begin his professional career Monday. He will play in his first Korn Ferry Tour event as a pro at the BMW Charity Pro-Am this weekend.

Freshman Rachel Gailis serves the ball in the Gators' 4-1 victory against the Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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Rachel Gailis overcomes midseason struggles, finishes breakout year

By Luke Adragna | June 5, 2023

Following a rough patch midway through her freshman season, UF tennis player Rachel Gailis used a mental reset to revive her breakout year.

Redshirt sophomore Fred Biondi stares down a hole while practicing at Mark Bostick Golf Course. Biondi led the Gators at Vanderbilt, finishing 15th individually.

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Biondi, Gators bring home NCAA national titles

By Madilyn Destefano | June 5, 2023

Florida men's golf team won the NCAA national championship May 31 led by men's individual champion Fred Biondi.

Coach Bryan Shelton led the Gators to the No. 1-seed in the SEC Tournament. They have won 16 straight home matches dating back to last year.

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Bryan Shelton steps down as men’s tennis head coach

By Krisha Sanghavi | June 2, 2023

Florida men’s tennis head coach Bryan Shelton announced Friday he would step down from the position. His decision came after 11 seasons as head coach. He cited a shift in focus to family time and coaching his son, Ben Shelton, as reasons for the departure.

Florida golfer Yuxin Lin during the Gators Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course Sunday, February 12, 2023.

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Florida men’s golf wins 2023 NCAA National Championship

By Madilyn Destefano | June 1, 2023

Florida secured the 2023 NCAA National Championship Wednesday at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Gators defeated Georgia Tech 3-1 in the final round of match play.

Florida's Ricky Castillo celebrates a putt in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Cle Elum Regional at Tumble Creek Golf Club in Cle Elum, Wash., on May 19, 2021. (Photography by Stephen Brashear/Red Box Pictures)

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Florida men's golf advances to NCAA National Championship finals

By Madilyn Destefano | May 31, 2023

The Florida Gators men's golf team defeated Virginia and Florida State in match play Tuesday to advance to the NCAA National Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Senior Fred Biondi follows through on his swing at the Sea Best Invitational Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

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Fred Biondi wins NCAA National Championship individual title

By Madilyn Destefano | May 30, 2023

Florida golfer Fred Biondi won the individual title at the NCAA National Championships May 29 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Florida junior Will Grant and graduate student Axel Nefve compete in their doubles match during the Gators' 6-1 win against the Arkansas Razorbacks Friday, March 24, 2023.

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Gators fall short in NCAA individual championships

By Krisha Sanghavi | May 28, 2023

Florida's Axel Nefve and Will Grant ended their seasons at the NCAA Individual Tournament in Orlando, Florida, May 22-27

Florida’s Talitha Diggs competes during the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark. / UAA Communications photo by Alex de la Osa

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Gators qualify 22 athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championship

By Hailey Hurst | May 28, 2023

The Florida men’s and women’s track and field teams qualified 22 athletes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Championships. The men’s team advanced nine athletes in eight events and the women’s team advanced 13 athletes in 16 events.

Florida graduate diver Maha Amer poses during the Gators' senior day ceremony Friday, January 13, 2023.

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Maha Amer finds second home in Gainesville

By Krisha Sanghavi | May 22, 2023

Maha Amer moved to the United States at 18 years old to begin her collegiate diving journey. Five years later, she reflects on her early upbringing, the start of her diving career and how it led her to a second home at UF.

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Florida mounts comeback at NCAA regional to advance to National Championship

By Madilyn Destefano | May 17, 2023

The Florida men’s golf team scored 12-under-par at the NCAA regional tournament to make the top-five cut. After a fourth place finish, the Gators will advance to the National Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship.