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 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1935 (men); 1980 (women) |
| University | University of Florida |
| Athletic director | Scott Stricklin |
| Head coach | Mike Holloway (4th season) |
| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Course | Mark Bostick Golf Course |
| Nickname | Gators |
| Colors | Orange and Blue[1] |
| Men's NCAA appearances | |
| 1979, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005, 2006 | |
| Women's NCAA appearances | |
| 1981, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 | |
| Men's conference champions | |
| 1955, 1986, 1987 | |
| Women's conference champions | |
| 1984, 1996, 1997, 2009, 2010, 2012 | |
Coaching staff
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
- Florida Gators
- Florida Gators track and field
- History of the University of Florida
- List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members
- List of University of Florida Olympians
- University Athletic Association
References
- "UF Identity Style Guide". March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- "History of the program" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- "About Coach Morgan". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- "About Coach Holloway". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
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