Florida swimming wins its first Georgia Tech Invite
By ALEX PECKHAM< | Nov. 20, 2011In a program with as illustrious a history as that of Florida swimming, it is not often that something is accomplished for the first time.
In a program with as illustrious a history as that of Florida swimming, it is not often that something is accomplished for the first time.
After reeling off four straight wins this season with an inexperienced lineup, coach Gregg Troy knew the Gators’ youth would eventually catch up to them.
After a two-week midseason break, Florida is confident heading into this weekend's Georgia Tech Invite.
In a busy year for the Florida swimming teams, the extra commitment of an Olympic training regimen will affect no swimmer more than Elizabeth Beisel.
One of the questions facing the Florida women’s swimming team coming into this weekend’s double dual meet with Michigan and Stanford was if fatigue caused by a busy start to the season would affect its performance.
Coming into this weekend’s meet against an experienced Stanford squad and an up-and-coming Michigan team, the Gators hoped they could prove that they belonged in the conversation among the top teams in the nation.
The contrast between the fall schedules of the Florida men’s and women’s swimming teams is striking.
Florida swimming coach Gregg Troy assessed the Gators’ rivalry with Florida State after Wednesday’s meet, with one word: fierce.
A swim race is relatively simple to understand: Whoever touches the wall first wins.
Florida coach Gregg Troy summed up Friday’s disappointing performance against Georgia with one word: shock.