Florida Gators cross country

The Florida Gators cross country program represents the University of Florida in the sport of cross country running. The program includes separate men's and women's cross country teams, both of which compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The men's cross country team officially started in 1935; the women's team began in 1980.[2]

Florida Gators cross country
Founded1935 (men); 1980 (women)
UniversityUniversity of Florida
Athletic directorScott Stricklin
Head coachMike Holloway (4th season)
ConferenceSEC
LocationGainesville, FL
CourseMark Bostick Golf Course
NicknameGators
ColorsOrange and blue[1]
   
Men's NCAA appearances
1979, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2013
Women's NCAA appearances
1981, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2023
Men's conference champions
1955, 1986, 1987
Women's conference champions
1984, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2023

Coaching staff edit

Mike Holloway is the head coach for the Florida Gators cross country and track and field program; Chris Solinsky is the assistant coach who is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the men's and women's cross country teams.[3][4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "UF Identity Style Guide". March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "History of the program" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
  3. ^ "About Coach Morgan". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
  4. ^ "About Coach Holloway". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.

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