A Triathlon Experience- Just for Kids!
Kids get a chance to charge into the swim, bike and run competition on June 2 at the Kid Triathlon. It even includes an optional waterslide race start!
National Tourism Week
Tourism in Gainesville? With the obvious draw of people to Gator Nation, the unique destinations like the Lachua and Hawthorne Trails and the arts available at the Hipp and the Doris, the answer must be plenty (of tourism). Gainesville receives an estimated 8 million visitors annually, according to Roland Loog, the executive director of Visit [...]
ESPN’s Erin Andrews visits UF
Dressed in an orange blazer and paired with Louis Vuitton pumps, Erin Andrews does not appear a die-hard sports fan, but her eight years as a sideline reporter for ESPN tell a different story.
March- The month to RUN!
This month is jam-packed with chances for the community of Gainesville to run or walk to test their stamina and raise awareness and funds for many charities. Many events are local and offer a range of distances and levels for the most experienced runner as well as those that are newbies to the running game. [...]
TriGators’ Super Sprint Triathlon
The annual TriGator Super Sprint Triathlon, on April 1 (no joke!), is now open for registration. The event incorporates the classic swim, bike and run components of a triathlon and each distance is short and sweet—a great introduction to the sport!
Gainesville Roller Rebels join national league
We first heard about roller derby in the 2009 movie Whip It, starring Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore. The sport has come a long way since then, and the Gainesville Roller Rebels are ready to prove it this Sunday.
Strong defense pulls Gators past Auburn
The Gators hosted Auburn at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center with a crowd of 1,419 on hand to see Florida capture its third straight SEC win, 70-56.
Women’s Basketball: Gators defeat Ole Miss
The Florida Women’s Basketball team returned to the O’Connell Center on Sunday and defeated the Ole Miss Rebels 84-55. The Gators wore pink for ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Day to show their support of breast cancer awareness and survivors.
David Lerner Nominated for Award
We met David Lerner, punter for the Florida Gators, when we featured his story in our annual roundup of the “Most Interesting” people in Gainesville. That’s why it’s no surprise to find out he is one of four finalists for the Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award. But to win, he needs your vote.
Gators “Back Pat,” beat Tide
The Gators women’s basketball team (13-6, 3-3) took on Alabama and walked away with a 61-37 win.
