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Chomping at the bit for Florida Athletics
Category: Swim/Dive
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Ryan Lochte gazed across the pool at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, his arms resting on the lane lines. His black goggles still sat over his eyes and his matching swim cap atop his head as the final results sprawled across the screen. 1 minute, 59.67 seconds. In the 200-meter individual medley, the event…
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Gators can swim. Who knew? Yes, obviously, Gators can swim. However, what many people don’t know is how successful Florida Gator swimmers really are. The University of Florida has produced many Olympians, but former Gator swimmers are some the most decorated athletes the school has to offer. Which ones stand out? Tracy Caulkins (Stockwell) – 1982-1984 Though…
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Former Florida Gators swimming champion Caeleb Dressel has set the mark for most medals in one World Championship meet. On Sunday, the two-time Olympic gold medal winner finished second in the 4X100 M medley to increase his haul to eight medals, more than the seven he earned in 2017 (Michael Phelps’ previously earned seven medals…
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It’s been a rough week for Michael Phelps’ status in the record books. As the FINA World Championships got underway, Phelps owned three world records. In a matter of three days, he has lost two of those. On Friday, former Florida Gators star Caeleb Dressel stole the show in the 100 M butterfly, beating the…
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Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey announced the SEC’s 2017-18 Roy F. Kramer Athlete of the Year recipients on Friday. Florida swimmer Caeleb Dressel earned the men’s honor, which is voted on by the conference’s Athletic Directors. At the 2018 NCAA Championships, Dressel became the most decorated swimmer in program history, surpassing Ryan Lochte‘s eight national…
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In his first competition at the 2018 NCAA Championships, Caeleb Dressel is once again putting on a show. Dressel’s first appearance took place in the final heat of the 50-yard freestyle where he claimed an American record by swimming an 18.11. The record-breaking run has Dressel in the top spot heading into the finals tonight.…
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Florida’s Caeleb Dressel has put himself into position to be the next great American swimmer.
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