2019 FLORIDA GATORS TRACK & FIELD 9 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS | 111 INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL TITLES | 27 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS Reigning NCAA Indoor Champions • Florida’s men claimed their Division I-leading eighth national title since 2010 last March, edging Southern California by three points at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships. • The indoor national title was Florida’s fourth in program history, and its first indoors since capping a three-peat in 2012. • Of the Gators’ 40 points scored at NCAA Indoors, 34 were individual, and athletes responsible for 23 of those individual points are back this year. Grant Holloway (18) and Clayton Brown (5) combined for those 23. • Repeating at NCAA Indoors this year would give the Gators’ their fifth indoor title, which would break a tie with Oregon for the third-most indoor crowns in 2018 SEC INDOORS RECAP Division I history. Only Arkansas (20) and UTEP (7) have more. SEC CHAMPIONS Women Return to the Infield at NCAA Indoors MEN • Florida’s women finished fourth at 2018 NCAA Indoors, marking their first Athlete Event Time / Mark team poidum finish since the 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships. The Clayton Brown Triple Jump 16.08m / 52-9.25 Gators secured their trophy with a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay. Grant Holloway 60 Hurdles 7.53 • Two of Florida’s key individuals from that fourth-place finish--Yanis David and Sharrika Barnett--are back for senior seasons. David scored 13 WOMEN points in the horizontal jumps, while Barnett finished fourth in the 400. Athlete Event Time / Mark Lloydricia Cameron Shot Put 17.65m / 57-11 • David is the nation’s top returner (in terms of personal records) in both the triple jump and long jump, while Barnett is the No. 2 returner in the 400. ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM SEC Outdoors SWEEP MEN • Florida’s men and women swept the SEC Outdoor Championships for Athlete Event Finish the first time in program history last May. KeAndre Bates Triple Jump 3rd (15.82m / 51-11) • Although it was the 11th sweep in meet history, the Gators’ sweep was just AJ McFarland Weight Throw 3rd (21.72m / 71-3.25) the fourth at SEC Outdoors since 1991. Benjamin Lobo Vedel 4x400 Relay 2nd (3:02.65) Kunle Fasasi 4x400 Relay • The titles were the sixth SEC Outdoor crowns in program history for both Chantz Sawyers 4x400 Relay the men and women. Grant Holloway 4x400 Relay • Head coach Mike Holloway has coached 11 SEC Indoor and Outdoor WOMEN championship-winning teams (six men’s, five women’s) during his tenure, Athlete Event Finish which began in 2003 for the men and 2008 for the women. Sharrika Barnett 400m 3rd (51.81) Historically Consistent Gators Yanis David Triple Jump 2nd (14.11m / 46-3.5) • Florida’s men have won or taken runner-up honors at 21 of 32 NCAA Amanda Froeynes Pentathlon 3rd (4,175 points) Championships (65.6 percent) with Mike Holloway as head coach. Darrielle McQueen Long Jump 3rd (6.51m / 21-4.25) • That includes last year’s victory at NCAA Indoors and runner-up finish at the SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM 2018 NCAA Outdoor Championships. MEN • Florida’s men are one of three programs in Division I history to post Athlete Event Finish seven straight top-3 finishes at both NCAA Indoors and Outdoors (Florida, Hakim Sani Brown 60m 6th (6.69) 2009-15; Arkansas, 1992-2000; UTEP, 1975-82). Thomas Mardal Weight Throw 4th (21.36m / 70-1) Holloway’s Run (And Jump) At History WOMEN • Grant Holloway will compete in the 60 meters, 60-meter hurdles, and Athlete Event Finish long jump this weekend. He leads the world in the 60 hurdles, ranks No. 2 Amanda Froeynes Pentathlon 3rd (4,175 points) in the world in the 60, and is second nationally in the long jump. • Holloway could become the third man in history to win three individ- FOLLOW THE GATORS ual SEC Indoors titles, though he’d be the first to do it in three different Twitter / Instagram...... @GatorsTF disciplines (sprints, hurdles, jumps). Facebook...... Florida Gators Track & Field and Cross Country • Alabama’s Charley Moseley (1963 – long jump, 60-yard high hurdles, 60- YouTube...... www.YouTube.com/c/uftrack yard low hurdles) and Georgia Tech’s James Brantley (1959 – high jump, Official Website...... FloridaGators.com 60-yard high hurdles, 60-yard low hurdles) were the two others to do it.
COMMUNICATIONS MEET & BROADCAST INFORMATION Track & Field Contact...... Zach Dirlam Friday, Feb. 22...... 4:30-8:30 p.m. (SEC Network + / Watch ESPN) Cell Phone Number...... (352) 262-3887 Saturday, Feb. 23...... 3:55-7:30 p.m. (SEC Network + / Watch ESPN) E-Mail...... [email protected] Sunday, Feb. 24...... 8 p.m. (SEC Network - Tape Delay) SEC Indoor Championships | Feb. 22-23 | Fayetteville, Ark. | Randal Tyson Indoor Track Center QUICK FACTS Location...... Gainesville, Fla. Nickname...... Gators NEWS & NOTES Colors...... Orange and Blue Enrollment...... 54,854 Founded...... 1905 Rare SEC Title Combos Conference...... Southeastern (SEC) • Holloway doesn’t need to win all three individual events to make SEC Indoors history. President...... Dr. W. Kent Fuchs Below are all the potential title combos, and who in SEC history achieved them: Athletics Director...... Scott Stricklin »» 60 meters / 60 Hurdles - Terrence Trammel, South Carolina, 1999 (55m/55mH); 2000 Website...... FloridaGators.com »» 60 Hurdles / Long Jump - Darius Pemberton, Tennessee, 1995 (55mH) »» 60 meters / Long Jump - None NCAA Championships History (9 titles) Men’s Indoor Titles (4)...... 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018 Pascoe Blossoming Into SEC’s Top Distance Runner Men’s Outdoor Titles (4)...... 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 • Redshirt junior Jessica Pascoe has become one of, if not the premier distance runner Women’s Indoor Titles (1)...... 1992 in the SEC, leading the conference by 27-plus seconds in the 5k entering Friday...... N/A Women’s Outdoor Titles (0) • Pascoe’s rise began this past cross country season, as she won the individual SEC title and earned All-America honors with a 32nd-place finish at NCAA Championships. 2018 Men’s Indoor Finish...... Champions (40 points) The year prior, Pascoe was 74th at SECs and did not finish the NCAA South Regional. 2018 Women’s Indoor Finish...... 4th (32) • Pascoe is the only SEC runner in the top 45 nationally in the 5k, and at 12th on the 2018 Men’s Outdoor Finish...... 2nd (42) descending order list, she is likely to become the Gators’ first NCAA Indoors qualifier 2018 Women’s Outdoor Finish...... 5th (42) in the 5k since Rebecca Lowe (2010). • Pascoe notched her likely qualifying time of 15:34.76 at the BU Opener this past Decem- SEC Championships History (27 titles) ber. She broke Lowe’s school record by 24-plus seconds. Men’s Indoor Titles (7)..... 1975, 1976, 1987, 1988, 2004, Fastest Indoor 4x400 Relay Race of All Time 2011, 2015 • Florida, Southern California, and Texas A&M ran the three fastest 4x400 relay times in Men’s Outdoor Titles (6). 1953, 1956, 1987, 2010, 2015, track and field history at last year’s NCAA Indoor Championships, stacking up as such 2018 on the world all-time list: Women’s Indoor Titles (8)...... 1990, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014 1. Southern California - 3:00.77 (March 10, 2018 - NCAA Indoors - College Station) Women’s Outdoor Titles (6)...... 1992, 1997, 1998, 2003, Zach Shinnick, Rai Benjamin, Ricky Morgan Jr., Michael Norman 2009, 2018 2. Texas A&M - 3:01.39 (March 10, 2018 - NCAA Indoors - College Station) Ilolo Izu, Robert Grant, Devin Dixon, Mylik Kerley ...... 3rd (83.5 points) 2018 Men’s Indoor Finish 3. Florida - 3:01.43 (March 10, 2018 - NCAA Indoors - College Station) 2018 Women’s Indoor Finish...... 6th (61) Kunle Fasasi, Grant Holloway, Chantz Sawyers, Benjamin Lobo Vedel
2018 Men’s Outdoor Finish...... 1st (111) 4. Houston - 3:01.51 (February 9, 2019 - Tiger Paw Invite - Clemson, S.C.) Amere Lattin, Obi Igbokwe, Jermaine Holt, Khamari Montgomery 2018 Women’s Outdoor Finish...... 1st (91) 5. Texas A&M - 3:01.56 (February 9, 2019 - Tiger Paw Invite - Clemson, S.C.) Ilolo Izu, Bryce Deadmon, Kyree Johnson, Devin Dixon 2019 Indoor Team Information • UF’s NCAA splits: Fasasi - 46.42; Holloway - 44.91; Sawyers - 45.36; Lobo Vedel - 44.75 Men’s Returning 2018 NCAA Indoors Scorers: Grant Holloway - 60 Hurdles (NCAA Champion / 10 pts.) • All four Gators from the aforementioned relay are back this year. Holloway - Long Jump (2nd place / 8 pts.) • Only Sawyers and Lobo Vedel--then freshmen--ran career-best relay splits. Fasasi Kunle Fasasi, Grant Holloway, Chantz Sawyers, Benjamin split 45.93 leading off in January 2018, and Holloway split 44.81 at 2017 NCAA Indoors. Lobo Vedel - 4x400 relay (3rd place / 6 pts.) All four running their career bests would be a time of 3:00.85. Clayton Brown - Triple Jump (4th place / 5 pts.) David’s Turn to Take Center Stage • Senior Yanis David became the No. 7 performer on the indoor collegiate all-time Women’s Returning 2018 NCAA Indoors Scorers: top 10 at last year’s SEC Indoor Championships, triple jumping 14.11 meters (46-3.5). Yanis David - Triple Jump (2nd place / 8 pts.) • David finished second to Orji in the triple jump at all four championship meets last season, Brandee’ Johnson, Taylor Manson, Lauryn Ghee, Sharrika in addition to finishing second to Orji in the triple jump at the 2017 NCAA Indoors, 2017 Barnett - 4x400 relay (3rd place / 6 pts.) SEC Indoors, and 2017 SEC Outdoors. Sharrika Barnett - 400 meters (4th place / 5 pts.) • Along with those seven runner-up finishes in the triple jump, David took bronze at the David - Long Jump (4th place / 5 pts.) 2016 and 2017 NCAA Outdoors. • David was also fourth in the long jump at both NCAA Indoors and NCAA Outdoors last Men’s Returning 2018 SEC Champions: season. Clayton Brown - Triple Jump (indoor) • Pairing her outdoor triple jump (14.13 meters / 46-4.25) and long jump (6.67 meters / 21- Grant Holloway - 60-meter Hurdles (indoor) 10.75) personal records, David is one of three collegians in history (Orji; Trecia Smith, Holloway - 110-meter Hurdles (outdoor) Pittsburgh) to wind-legally triple jump 14.05+ meters and long jump 6.60+ meters. Holloway - Long Jump (outdoor) • David nabbed silver medals in both horizontal jumps at last year’s SEC Outdoors, taking second to Keturah Orji in both events. David and Orji were the only women in the last Women’s Returning 2018 SEC Champions: five SEC Outdoor Championships to post top-2 finishes in both horizontal jumps. Sharrika Barnett - 400 meters (outdoor) Brown Looking to Defend SEC Title • Junior Clayton Brown won the 2018 SEC Indoors triple jump title and snuck into NCAA Indoors--where he finished fourth--on his sixth and final attempt.The title marked UF’s second consecutive title in the event, as well as its seventh in the last 10 SEC Indoors.
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 2 SEC Indoor Championships Grant Holloway’s Rewriting Record Books
Dominating the Collegiate Ranks NCAA Titles • Second man in history to sweep indoor and • 60-meter Hurdles (2) - 2017, 2018 outdoor high hurdles NCAA titles in consecutive • 110-meter Hurdles (2) - 2017, 2018 seasons (Terrence Trammell, South Carolina, 1999-00). SEC Titles • Owns the two fastest, three of the five fast- • 60-meter Hurdles (2) - 2017, 2018 est, and six of the 11 fastest 60-meter hurdles • 110-meter Hurdles (1) - 2018 times in collegiate history. • Outdoor Long Jump (1) - 2018 • Ran second-fastest 110-meter hurdles time in Awards & Honors collegiate history (13.15) to win 2018 SEC title • 2018 The Bowerman Finalist • Fourth man in history to repeat as NCAA 110 • 2018 USATF Outdoors 110 Hurdles hurdles champion (Josh Walker, Florida, 2004-05; Silver Medalist Ron Bramlett, Alabama, 2001-02; Terrence Tram- • 2018 SEC Indoor & Outdoor Runner mell, S. Carolina, 1999-00). of the Year • Fifth man in history to repeat as NCAA 60 • 2018 USTFCCCA South Region hurdles champion. Indoor Track Athlete of the Year in 12 collegiate 60 hurdles finals, • Undefeated • 2017 The Bowerman Semifinalist boasting an average win margin of 0.166 seconds. (eighth freshman in history) • Second man in history (Cuba’s Dayron Robles) • 8-time USTFCCCA Outdoor All- to run 7.42 or faster prior to turning 21. American (110 hurdles; long jump; • No. 11-ranked American 60 hurdler in history; tied 4x100; 4x400 - 2 apiece) for No. 20 on the world all-time list. • 6-time USTFCCCA Indoor All- • First collegian in history with more than two American (60 hurdles; long jump; sub-7.50s (2018 [3] - 7.42; 7.47; 7.49; 2019 [3] - 4x400 -- 2 apiece) 7.43; 7.49; 7.49). • 2017 SEC Indoor & Outdoor Fresh- • First freshman in Division I history to sweep the man Runner of the Year 60 hurdles and 110 hurdles NCAA titles. • 6-time USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week (4 in 2018; 1 in ‘ 17, ‘19) World-Class Versatility Other NCAA Finishes • Only man in Division I history to post top-2 • 2018 Indoor Long Jump - 2nd finishes in the 60 hurdles and long jump at • 2017 Outdoor Long Jump - 2nd NCAA Indoor Championships (2018). • 2017 Indoor 4x400 Relay - 2nd • Only man in Division I history to post top-2 • 2018 4x400 Relay - 3rd finishes in the 110 hurdles and long jump at • 2018 Indoor 4x400 Relay - 3rd NCAA Outdoor Championships (2017). • 2018 Outdoor 4x400 Relay - 4th • Scored 19.5 points at 2018 NCAA Indoors. • 2017 Outdoor 4x400 Relay - 4th • Second man in SEC Outdoors history to win 110 • 2018 Outdoor Long Jump - 9th hurdles and long jump titles (Keith Talley, Ala- • 2017 Indoor Long Jump - 11th bama, 1986-87). • 2017 4x100 Relay - 11th • Only man since at least 2001 to score in both the 60 hurdles (two-time champion) and long jump at Other SEC Finishes SEC Indoors--did in both 2017 and 2018. • 2018 Indoor 4x400 Relay - 2nd • Only man in history to break 7.50 seconds, long • 2017 110 Hurdles - 2nd jump over 8.00 meters in an indoor season (did • 2017 Indoor 4x400 Relay - 2nd both within 24 hours at 2018 NCAA Indoors). • 2018 Outdoor 4x400 Relay - 3rd • Took second in the 2018 USATF Outdoor Cham- • 2018 4x100 Relay - 3rd pionships 110 hurdles final, finishing just 0.002 • 2017 Outdoor Long Jump - 3rd seconds behind Devon Allen. • 2017 4x100 Relay - 3rd • Finished fourth in the 2017 USATF Outdoor • 2018 Indoor Long Jump - 4th Championships 110 hurdles final, missing the U.S. • 2017 Indoor Long Jump - 5th World Championships team by 0.05 seconds • 2017 Outdoor 4x400 Relay - 5th
Indoor PRs Outdoor PRs 60 Hurdles...... 7.42 (Collegiate Record) 110 Hurdles...... 13.15 (No. 2 in collegiate history) 60 Meters...... 6.51 (t-No. 9 Performer in Collegiate History) Long Jump...... 8.17 meters / 26 feet, 9.25 inches Long Jump...... 8.13 meters / 26 feet, 8.25 inches 4x400 Relay Split...... 43.89 4x400 Relay Split...... 44.81 200 Meters...... 20.69 Holloway is the only man in outdoor track and field history with personal records under 13.20 seconds and of at least 8.10 meters, Holloway is the only man in indoor track and field history to break according to athlete bios maintained by IAAF. 7.50 seconds in the 60 hurdles, 8.00 meters in the long jump, and 21 seconds in the 200 meters--which he achieved in an 7-day span Even more impressive, Holloway recorded both those personal bests this year (Jan. 18 & 25). [Source: IAAF athlete bios] in a 28-hour span at the SEC Outdoor Championships.
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 3 SEC Indoor Championships USTFCCCA TRACK & FIELD 2019 THE BOWERMAN WATCH LIST RATING INDEX Mid-Indoor Update (February 18) Men Men Athlete Year School Events 1. Texas Tech...... 167.05 points Denzel Comenentia SR Georgia Throws 2. Texas A&M...... 121.36 Devin Dixon JR Texas A&M Mid-Distance 3. Florida...... 117.85 Mondo Duplantis FR LSU Pole Vault 4. Houston...... 117.56 Grant Holloway JR Florida Hurdles/Jumps/Sprints 5. LSU...... 106.12 Matt Ludwig SR Akron Pole Vault 6. Georgia...... 102.08 Shelby McEwen JR Alabama High Jump 7. Texas...... 94.04 Khamari Montgomery SR Houston Sprints 8. Wisconsin...... 86.88 9. Florida State...... 78.60 Chris Nilsen JR South Dakota Pole Vault 10. Oregon...... 74.16 Divine Oduduru JR Texas Tech Sprints 11. Indiana...... 69.80 Payton Otterdahl SR North Dakota State Throws 12. Southern California...... 56.38 13. Alabama...... 52.47 Others Receiving Votes: Trey Cunningham (Florida State), Grant Fisher (Stan- 14. Southern Miss...... 52.34 ford), Quincy Hall (South Carolina), Oliver Hoare (Wisconsin), Andrew Hudson 15. Stanford...... 51.81 (Texas Tech), Morgan McDonald (Wisconsin), Jacory Patterson (Virginia Tech), 16. North Dakota State...... 50.24 Anderson Peters (Mississippi State), Harrison Williams (Stanford) 17. BYU...... 49.05 18. South Carolina...... 43.38 19. Ole Miss...... 42.50 Women 20. Iowa State...... 42.33 Athlete Year School Events 21. Sam Houston State...... 40.89 Bonnie Draxler R-SR San Diego State Pole Vault 22. Iowa...... 40.60 23. Arizona...... 39.38 Olivia Gruver SR Washington Pole Vault 24. Kansas...... 38.87 Jessica Hull SR Oregon Distance 25. Campbell...... 38.49 Lynna Irby SO Georgia Sprints Lexi Jacobus SR Arkansas Pole Vault Women Dani Jones SR Colorado Distance 1. Arkansas...... 241.77 points Ednah Kurgat JR New Mexico Distance 2. Southern California...... 163.65 Kiara Parker SR Arkansas Sprints 3. Oregon...... 100.23 Danae Rivers JR Penn State Distance 4. LSU...... 96.76 Sammy Watson SO Texas A&M Mid-Distance 5. New Mexico...... 88.11 6. Kentucky...... 83.49 Others Receiving Votes: Chanel Brissett (USC), Payton Chadwick (Arkansas), 7. Florida...... 79.33 Tamara Clark (Alabama), Marie-Josee Ebwea-Bile (Kentucky), Mackenzie Little 8. Penn State...... 70.34 (Stanford), Allie Ostrander (Boise State), Kaelin Roberts (USC), Twanisha Terry 9. Boise State...... 66.58 (USC) 10. Ohio State...... 59.31 11. Florida State...... 58.64 12. Wisconsin...... 56.93 In 2015, Marquis Dendy became the first Florida Gator to win The Bowerman, track 13. Texas Tech...... 55.21 and field’s highest individual honor and the sport’s equivalent to college football’s 14. Alabama...... 48.57 Heisman Trophy. 15. Iowa...... 48.55 16. BYU...... 48.54 Florida’s other three The Bowerman finalists since the award’s inception in 2009 are 17. South Carolina...... 47.70 Christian Taylor (2011), Tony McQuay (2012), and Grant Holloway (2018). 18. North Carolina A&T...... 47.63 19. Villanova...... 45.72 This watch list is trimmed to 10 semifinalists after the NCAA Outdoor Championships, followed by an announcement of three finalists roughly two weeks later. 20. Virginia Tech...... 44.24 21. Texas...... 42.90 The Bowerman is presented annually by the USTFCCCA to the most outstanding 22. Kansas...... 40.72 male and female collegiate track and field athletes in the nation. The award is named 23. Georgia...... 40.55 after Bill Bowerman, legendary former track and field and cross country coach for the 24. Tennessee...... 40.31 University of Oregon and co-founder of NIKE. 25. UCLA...... 39.01
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 4 SEC Indoor Championships MEN’S MULTI-TIME SEC CHAMPIONS
Name Indoor Outdoor Total SEC Champions By Event Eamonn O’Keefe 2 1 3 Dennis Mitchell 5 10 15 Outdoor John Parker 2 1 3 100 meters -- 8 Rob Rambo 1 2 3 Mark Everett 5 8 13 200 meters -- 5 Stacey Simmons 0 3 3 400 meters -- 8 Matt Simson 2 1 3 Mike Morrison 4 5 9 800 meters -- 6 Wes Stockbarger 1 2 3 Christian Taylor 6 3 9 1,500 meters -- 3 Shane Stroup 2 1 3 5,000 meters -- 1 Derek Trafas 0 3 3 Tyrone Kemp 4 4 8 10,000 meters -- 6 Terrell Wilks 0 3 3 Horace Tuitt 5 3 8 110-meter Hurdles -- 5 400-meter Hurdles -- 9 Ron Allen 0 2 2 Kerron Clement 2 5 7 3,000-meter Steeplechase -- 4 R.J. Anderson 1 1 2 Marquis Dendy 4 3 7 4x100-meter Relay -- 8 Ubeja Anderson 1 1 2 Jimmie Hackley 4 3 7 4x400-meter Relay -- 11 Bill Atkinson 0 2 2 Calvin Smith 3 4 7 Pole Vault -- 20 Keith Brantly 0 2 2 High Jump -- 17 Floyd Brown 0 2 2 Ron Coleman 4 2 6 Long Jump -- 8 James Brown 0 2 2 John Morton 1 5 6 Triple Jump -- 10 Mike Burton 1 1 2 Discus Throw -- 9 John Capel 0 2 2 Earl Diamond 3 2 5 Hammer Throw -- 3 Daymon Carroll 0 2 2 Will Freeman 3 2 5 Javelin Throw -- 12 Will Claye 0 2 2 Ellis Goodloe 1 4 5 Shot Put -- 12 Eric Futch 1 1 2 Mike Holloway 1 4 5 Decathlon -- 3 Gray Horn 2 3 5 Henry Gardiner 0 2 2 Lewis Lacy 4 1 5 Stephen Gomez 2 0 2 Discontinued Outdoor Events Calvin Long 1 4 5 John Hale 0 2 2 100 yards -- 3 Eddie Lovett 4 1 5 George Hills 0 2 2 220 yards -- 2 Tony McQuay 2 3 5 Dumisani Hlaselo 2 0 2 440 yards -- 4 Dan Middleman 4 1 5 Dedric Jones 2 0 2 880 yards -- 3 Francis Kearney 0 2 2 Mile -- 2 Beaufort Brown 3 1 4 Bob Lang 2 0 2 120-yard Hurdles -- 2 Marcel Carter 1 3 4 Tony Liuzzo 0 2 2 220-yard Hurdles -- 4 Gerald Clervil 2 2 4 Bernard Middleton 1 1 2 440-yard Hurdles -- 3 Jeff Demps 1 3 4 Scott Peters 2 0 2 440-yard Relay -- 7 Grant Holloway 2 2 4 Carlos Phillips 2 0 2 Mile Relay -- 5 Timmy Johnson 2 2 4 Jeff Pigg 2 0 2 Ron Jourdan 2 2 4 Jeremy Postin 1 1 2 Indoor Dock Luckie 2 2 4 Jim Pringle 2 0 2 60 meters -- 2 Wesley Maiyo 2 2 4 Nick Rahal 1 1 2 200 meters -- 3 Earl Poucher 0 4 4 Peter Rowe 0 2 2 400 meters -- 8 Mike Sharpe 3 1 4 Steve Rowe 1 1 2 800 meters -- 4 Todd Sinclair 2 2 4 Dwight Ruff 1 1 2 Mile -- 10 James Smith 0 4 4 Frank Saier 1 1 2 3,000 meters -- 3 Erin Tucker 2 2 4 Joe Squittieri 2 0 2 5,000 meters -- 1 Bill Watson 0 4 4 Archie Vickers 0 2 2 60-meter Hurdles -- 7 Stipe Zunic 1 3 4 Henry Wadsworth 0 2 2 4x400-meter Relay -- 9 Josh Walker 1 1 2 Distance Medley Relay -- 2 Stephen Adderley 3 0 3 David Watson 1 1 2 Pole Vault -- 9 Winfred Alexander 3 0 3 Bernard Williams 0 2 2 High Jump -- 13 John Anderson 0 3 3 Winfield Willis 1 1 2 Long Jump -- 14 KeAndre Bates 2 1 3 Reggie Witherspoon 0 2 2 Triple Jump -- 11 Sekou Clarke 1 2 3 Steve Zieminski 1 1 2 Shot Put -- 13 Mike Cotton 1 2 3 Weight Throw -- 2 Omar Craddock 1 2 3 Heptathlon -- 2 James Crosier 0 3 3 Discontinued Indoor Events Dedric Dukes 0 3 3 55 meters -- 3 David Furman 1 2 3 60 yards -- 2 Najee Glass 2 1 3 440 yards -- 1 Mitchell Goings 2 1 3 500 meters -- 1 Kenneth Gray 0 3 3 600 yards -- 2 Noel Gray 2 1 3 880 yards -- 2 Arman Hall 2 1 3 1,000 yards -- 3 Jeremy Hall 1 2 3 1,500 meters -- 2 Scott Hurley 1 2 3 55-meter Hurdles -- 3 Tony Jones 0 3 3 60-yard Hurdles -- 1 Lincoln Knowles 0 3 3 Mile Relay -- 4 Don Lucey 0 3 3 Two-Mile Relay -- 2 Kemal Mesic 3 0 3 4x800-meter Relay -- 3 Tommy Michels 0 3 3 Tom Nohilly 1 2 3 Note: Relay titles counted once per team
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 5 SEC Indoor Championships MEN’S SEC INDOOR CHAMPIONS (BY YEAR) 139 titles 1958 (2) 1982 (1) 2004 (2) Ellis Goodloe (60-yd. - 6.4) Todd Sinclair (1,500 - 3:48.18) Joe Squittieri (HJ - 7-3) Winfield Willis (SP - 47-4.25) Josh Walker (60H - 7.70) 1983 (1) 1963 (1) Todd Sinclair (Mile - 4:13.5) 2005 (3) Steve Rowe, Jim Brown, Ken Wieand, Robert Harris Kerron Clement (400 - 45.29) (Mile relay - 3:31.1) 1984 (1) Mike Morrison (HJ - 7-4.50) Tanner Cronic (TJ - 51-11.25) Sekou Clarke, Bernard Middleton, Stefan Pastor, 1964 (1) Kerron Clement (4x400 relay - 3:04.75) Bill Crawford (HJ - 6-3.25) 1986 (1) Jeff Pigg (Mile - 4:01.79) 2006 (3) 1967 (3) Mike Morrison (HJ - 7-5.25) Mike Burton (LJ - 23-8) 1987 (6) Mike Morrison (LJ - 25-9.25) John Morton (SP - 55-7.50) Mark Everett (500 - 1:02.22) Justin Taylor, Chris Gilchrist, Carlos Phillips, Shane Frank Saier (HJ - 6-6) Dennis Mitchell (55 - 6.20) Stroup (DMR - 9:44.82) Dennis Mitchell 400 - 46.92) 1968 (1) Jeff Pigg (1,500 - 3:44.23) 2007 (3) Bob Lang (1,000-yd. - 2:10.5) David Watson (PV - 17-0.25) Jeremy Hall (60 - 6.64) Timmy Johnson, Mark Everett, Nick Rahal, Dennis Mike Morrison (LJ - 25-4.50) 1969 (4) Mitchell (4x400 relay - 3:10.09) Wes Stockbarger (SP - 63-9.50) Ron Coleman (LJ - 24-0.25) Ron Jourdan (HJ - 7-0) 1988 (4) 2008 (2) Bob Lang (1,000-yd. - 2:12.4) Mike Bilyeu (5,000 - 14:23.92) Eugene Martin (HJ - 2.15m/7-0.50) John Parker (Mile - 4:10) Dennis Mitchell (55 - 6.23) Beau Burroughs (SP – 18.53m/60-9.50) Steve Ott (PV - 16-7.25) 1970 (5) Dennis Mitchell, Timmy Johnson, Mark Everett, 2009 (3) Ron Coleman (LJ - 24-8.50 Calvin Long (4x400 relay - 3:10.54) Christian Taylor (TJ – 52-10.25) Ron Coleman (TJ - 49-11.50) Christian Taylor (LJ – 25-3.50) Ron Jourdan (HJ - 6-10) 1989 (4) Christian Taylor, Carlos Phillips, R.J. Anderson, Eamonn O’Keefe (880-yd. - 1:54) Earl Diamond (55H - 7.20) Calvin Smith (4x400 relay – 3:05.82) John Parker (Mile - 4:09.3) Aaron Gowell (SP - 58-10.25) Tyrone Kemp (400 - 46.38) 2010 (4) 1971 (1) Tom Nohilly (Mile - 4:01.94) Kemal Mesic (SP - 61-1.25) Scott Hurley (PV - 16-8) Calvin Smith (200 - 20.73) 1990 (4) Christian Taylor (TJ - 55-2.75) 1972 (2) Earl Diamond (55H - 7.23) Tony McQuay, Christian Taylor, Jovon Toppin, Calvin Ron Coleman (TJ - 52-2.25) Mark Everett (800 - 1:46.28) Smith (4x400 relay - 3:05.53) Eamonn O’Keefe (Mile - 4:06) Tyrone Kemp (400 - 45.78) Mark Everett, Earl Diamond, Lewis Lacy, Tyrone 2011 (8) 1973 (4) Kemp (4x400 relay - 3:08.46) Jeff Demps (60 - 6.55) Hesley Bostic (60-yd.H - 7.1) Dumisani Hlaselo (Mile - 4:04.21) Beaufort Brown (600-yd. - 1:09.8) 1991 (3) Dumisani Hlaselo (3,000 - 8:00.34) Mike Cotton (PV - 16-1) Dan Middleman (3,000 - 8:11.39) Gray Horn (Heptathlon - 5,816) Nate Jenkins (60-yd. - 6.2) Matt Simson (SP - 61-2.75) Eddie Lovett (60H - 7.73) Dan Middleman, Lewis Lacy, Stephen Adderley, Scott Tony McQuay (200 - 20.61) 1974 (3) Peters (4x800 relay - 7:32.43) Kemal Mesic (SP - 64-1) Will Freeman (PV - 16-4) Christian Taylor (TJ - 56-11.50) Mitchell Goings (440-yd. - 48.6) 1992 (6) Robert Rambo, Winfred Alexander, Beaufort Brown, Marcel Carter (55 - 6.21) 2012 (6) Mitchell Goings (Mile relay - 3:15.6) Mike Holloway (PV - 17-10.50) Omar Craddock (TJ – 53-11.25) Tyrone Kemp (400 - 46.83) Marquis Dendy (LJ – 26-5.50) 1975 (6) Dan Middleman (3,000 - 7:58.23) Gray Horn (Heptathlon – 5,971) Will Freeman (PV - 16-9) Matt Simson (SP - 62-3.25) Eddie Lovett (60mH – 7.72) Mike Sharpe (LJ - 24-8.50) Dedric Jones, Lewis Lacy, Dan Middleman, Stephen Kemal Mesic (SP – 65-3.25) Mike Sharpe (TJ - 52-1.50) Adderley (4x800 relay - 7:25.90) Jeremy Postin (WT – 70-5.75) Horace Tuitt (880-yd. - 1:51.7) Beaufort Brown, Horace Tuitt, Noel Gray, Winfred 1993 (2) 2013 (4) Alexander (Mile relay - 3:14.6) Ubeja Anderson (55H - 7.26) Marquis Dendy (LJ - 27-1) Frank Betts, Stephen Gomez, Winfred Alexander, Dedric Jones, Lewis Lacy, Stephen Adderley, Scott Eddie Lovett (60H - 7.54) Horace Tuitt (Two-mile relay - 7:36) Peters (4x800 relay - 7:24.10) Sean Obinwa (800 - 1:48.40) David Triassi (WT - 70-10) 1976 (4) 1996 (1) Will Freeman (PV - 16-6) Dominick Millner (LJ - 25-9.50) 2014 (2) Mike Sharpe (LJ - 24-7.25) Eddie Lovett (60H - 7.67) Horace Tuitt (600-yd. - 1:09.4) 1997 (4) Arman Hall (200 - 20.59) Thomas Doerr, Stephen Gomez, Noel Gray, Horace David Furman (HJ - 7-3) Tuitt (Two-mile relay - 7:39.2) Jimmie Hackley (400 - 47.11) 2015 (5) Jeremy Stallings (Mile - 4:04.77) Marquis Dendy (LJ - 26-3) 1977 (3) Jimmie Hackley, Gerald Clervil, Erin Tucker, Chris Marquis Dendy (TJ - 55-8.5) Wesley Maiyo (1,000-yd. - 2:10.6) Postinger (4x400 relay - 3:07.88) Najee Glass (400 - 45.37) Wesley Maiyo (Mile - 4:00.8) Ryan Schnulle (800 - 1:48.25) Steve Ott (HJ - 7-1) 1998 (2) Stipe Zunic (SP - 66-11.5) Jimmie Hackley (400 - 47.22) 1978 (1) Jimmie Hackley, Gerald Clervil, Adrain Mann, Erin 2016 (1) Dock Luckie (SP - 60-11.50) Tucker (4x400 relay - 3:13.21) Kunle Fasasi, Eric Futch, Najee Glass, Arman Hall (4x400 relay - 3:04.02) 1979 (2) 1999 (1) Dock Luckie (SP - 62-0.50) Maurice Lewis (LJ - 25-7.50) 2017 (4) Jim Pringle (HJ - 7-1) Andres Arroyo (800 - 1:47.18) 2001 (1) 1980 (1) KeAndre Bates (LJ - 26-4.5) Brian DaCunha (PV - 17-4.50) KeAndre Bates (TJ - 55-2) Jim Pringle (HJ - 7-1.75) 2003 (2) Grant Holloway (60H - 7.64) 1981 (1) Joe Squittieri (HJ - 7-5) 2018 (2) Chuck Broughton (Mile - 4:05.8) Shane Stroup, Dwight Ruff, Moise Joseph, Steve Zieminski (DMR - 9:41.68) Clayton Brown (TJ - 52-9.25) Grant Holloway (60H - 7.53)
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 6 SEC Indoor Championships WOMEN’S MULTI-TIME SEC CHAMPIONS
Name Indoor Outdoor Total SEC Champions By Event Hazel Clark 7 4 11 Outdoor 100 meters -- 3 Candice Scott 6 4 10 200 meters -- 3 400 meters -- 5 Shara Proctor 3 5 8 800 meters -- 6 1,500 meters -- 5 Michelle Freeman 5 2 7 5,000 meters -- 3 Shelly Steely 2 5 7 10,000 meters -- 4 100-meter Hurdles -- 2 Maria Galloni 3 3 6 400-meter Hurdles -- 2 Kyra Jefferson 2 4 6 3,000-meter Steeplechase -- 3 Cory McGee 5 1 6 4x100-meter Relay -- 0 Denise Mitchell 4 2 6 4x400-meter Relay -- 8 Colleen Rosensteel 2 4 6 Pole Vault -- 2 Becki Wells 5 1 6 High Jump -- 4 Long Jump -- 3 Mariam Kevkhishvili 2 3 5 Triple Jump -- 8 Genevieve LaCaze 0 5 5 Discus Throw -- 8 Hammer Throw -- 3 Nekita Beasley 1 3 4 Javelin Throw -- 11 Ciarra Brewer 1 3 4 Shot Put -- 9 Beth Farmer 2 2 4 Heptathlon -- 2 Leah Kirklin 2 2 4 Susan Nash 3 1 4 Discontinued Outdoor Events 3,000 meters -- 2 Sonja Braasch 3 0 3 Piper Bressant 2 1 3 Charlotte Browning 2 1 3 Indoor Chris Crowther 2 1 3 60 meters -- 0 Evelien Dekkers 0 3 3 200 meters -- 2 Tasha Downing 0 3 3 400 meters -- 3 Tamieka Grizzle 2 1 3 800 meters -- 7 Kristin Heaston 1 2 3 Mile -- 7 Anita Howard 1 2 3 3,000 meters -- 4 Kisha Jett 1 2 3 5,000 meters -- 2 Robin Reynolds 1 2 3 60-meter Hurdles -- 0 Dorchelle Webster 0 3 3 4x400-meter Relay -- 2 Megan Westfall 1 2 3 Distance Medley Relay -- 7 Pole Vault -- 3 Sharrika Barnett 1 1 2 High Jump -- 4 Kim Barrett 1 1 2 Long Jump -- 3 Sandra Braasch 2 0 2 Triple Jump -- 5 Lloydricia Cameron 1 1 2 Shot Put -- 10 Cara Evans 2 0 2 Weight Throw -- 8 Angela Fitts 1 1 2 Pentathlon -- 0 Peaches Fortson 0 2 2 Claudia Francis 0 2 2 Discontinued Indoor Events Karen Freberg 1 1 2 55 meters -- 4 Destinee Gause 1 1 2 440 yards -- 1 Nadia Graham 0 2 2 600 yards -- 1 Cindy Herceg 0 2 2 Two-Mile -- 1 Janet Matthews 0 2 2 Three-Mile -- 2 Fawn Miller 0 2 2 55-meter Hurdles -- 3 Kim Mitchell 0 2 2 Two-Mile Relay -- 1 Amber Robinson 1 1 2 4x800-meter Relay -- 1 Ebony Robinson 0 2 2 Dionne Rose 1 1 2 Note: Relay titles counted once per team Agata Strausa 2 0 2 Monifa Taylor 1 1 2
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 7 SEC Indoor Championships WOMEN’S SEC INDOOR CHAMPIONS (BY YEAR) 81 titles 1984 (2) 1999 (3) 2018 (1) Beth Farmer (Three-mile – 15:49.88) Hazel Clark (800 – 2:01.04) Lloydricia Cameron (SP - 57-11) Piper Bressant, Beth Adkins, Gina Procaccio, Joyce Owes (WT – 65-8.50) Shelly Steely (DMR– 11:49.25) Hazel Clark, Cara Evans, Tamieka Grizzle, Christina Starr (DMR – 11:22.63) 1985 (3) Piper Bressant (600-yd. – 1:20.40) 2000 (3) Beth Farmer (Three-mile – 16:09.68) Tamieka Grizzle (800 – 2:05.93) Shelly Steely (Two-mile – 9:57.10) Laura Hawkins (PV – 12-11.75) Amber Robinson, Cara Evans, Faith Rein, Yolanda 1986 (2) Brown-Moore (4x400 relay – 3:35.40) Denise Mitchell (440-yd. – 54.36) Sandra Braasch, Sonja Braasch, Chris Crowther, 2001 (2) Susan Nash (Two-mile relay – 8:45.77) Kamille Bratton (800 – 2:09.35) Candice Scott (WT – 61-6.25) 1987 (4) Tricia Clifford (5,000 – 17:06.00) 2002 (4) Denise Mitchell (400 – 53.17) Erin Merten (Mile – 4:36.89) Sonja Braasch, Sandra Braasch, Susan Nash, Candice Scott (SP – 53-6.50) Chris Crowther (3,200 relay – 8:38.26) Candice Scott (WT – 73-8) Denise Mitchell, Sonja Braasch, Susan Nash, Megan Westfall (PV – 13-3.50) Joan Hammeren (DMR – 11:16.93) 2003 (2) 1988 (2) Karen Freberg (SP – 54-6.50) Denise Mitchell (400 – 53.46) Erin Gilreath (WT – 70-9.25) Colleen Rosensteel (SP – 50-3.50) 2004 (2) 1989 (1) Kim Barrett (SP – 58-5.25) Colleen Rosensteel (SP – 48-6) Candice Scott (WT – 74-7.25)
1990 (3) 2005 (4) Maria Galloni (HJ – 6-0.75) Krystle Moss (HJ – 5-11.25) Anita Howard (55 – 6.72) Tiandra Ponteen (400 – 51.47) Leah Kirklin (TJ – 41-5) Candice Scott (SP – 57-3) Candice Scott (WT – 79-5.25) 1991 (4) Nekita Beasley (800 – 2:06.52) 2007 (1) Michelle Freeman (55 – 6.81) Natalie Moser (PV – 13-8.25) Michelle Freeman (55H – 7.56) Maria Galloni (HJ – 5-10) 2008 (1) Shawneise Williams (WT - 19.11m/62-8.50) 1992 (6) Michelle Freeman (55 – 6.69) 2009 (2) Michelle Freeman (55H – 7.36) Mariam Kevkhishvili (SP – 58-10.25) Michelle Freeman (200 – 23.56) Shara Proctor (TJ – 43-8) Maria Galloni (HJ – 6-0.75) Leah Kirklin (TJ – 43-7.75) 2010 (5) Dionne Rose (LJ – 20-9.75) Charlotte Browning (Mile - 4:37.29) Charlotte Browning (3,000 - 9:21.77) 1993 (3) Mariam Kevkhishvili (SP - 59-4.25) Monifa Taylor (55H – 7.83) Shara Proctor (LJ - 21-2.75) Coralena Velsen (3,000 – 9:31.60) Shara Proctor (TJ - 44-2.75) Marny Westphal (Mile – 4:51.20) 2011 (2) 1996 (4) Fidela James (WT - 65-0.75) Hazel Clark (800 – 2:05.08) Cory McGee (Mile - 4:41.10) Becki Wells (Mile – 4:44.03) Becki Wells (3,000 – 9:29.24) 2012 (1) Anglea Fitts, Hazel Clark, Becki Wells, Kim Fisher Florence Ngetich (5,000 - 16:12.64) (DMR – 11:32.64) 2013 (2) 1997 (6) Cory McGee (Mile - 4:35.33) Hazel Clark (800 – 2:04.27) Mandy Perkins, Amani Bryant, Agata Strausa, Cory Kristin Heaston (SP – 54-11.50) McGee (DMR - 11:13.45) Kisha Jett (55 – 6.83) Becki Wells (Mile – 4:40.47) 2014 (4) Jernae Wright (LJ – 20-6.25) Cory McGee (3,000 - 9:10.48) Hazel Clark, Carrie Ullmann, Becki Wells, Megan Ciarra Brewer (TJ - 44-7) Newcome (DMR – 11:30.52) Becky Greene, Loreal Curtis, Agata Strausa, Cory McGee (DMR - 11:08.11) 1998 (1) Robin Reynolds, Destinee Gause, Kyra Jefferson, Hazel Clark (800 – 2:03.92) Ebony Eutsey (4x400 relay - 3:30.16)
2015 (1) Kyra Jefferson (200 - 23.02)
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 8 SEC Indoor Championships GATOR REIGN
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Florida’s men have 21 Florida’s men have Top-2 finishes in 32 won a nation-leading NCAA Championship 8 NCAA titles since meets (65.6%) under 2010 - 4 indoors and 4 Holloway outdoors Mike Holloway USTFCCCA Coaches Hall 19 of Fame Class of 2016
Florida’s men have 19 Top-3 finishes at the last 20 NCAA Championships, including 10 in a row outdoors
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3rd program in Division I history with 7 consecutive Top-3 finishes at both NCAA Indoor and NCAA Outdoor Championships (2009-15)
Since his first year as men’s head coach in 2003, Mike Holloway has led the Gators to nearly unparalleled consistency when it comes to NCAA Championships success, becoming the fifth coach in Division I history to win eight men’s NCAA titles
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 9 SEC Indoor Championships Florida’s 21 Top-2 finishes at NCAA Championship meets since 2003, Holloway’s first year as the men’s head coach, lead the nation by a gaping margin.
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Holloway By The Numbers • 8 - Men’s NCAA Championships (4 indoor, 4 outdoor) • 14 - SEC Championships (6 men’s, 5 women’s, 3 women’s XC) • 19 - Top-3 Finishes at last 20 men’s NCAA Championships • 21 - Top-2 Finishes at 32 men’s NCAA Championships 8 6 6 • 66 - Individual Men’s and Women’s NCAA Titles since 1996
season (men) | 12 • 172 - Individual Men’s and Women’s SEC Titles since 1996
th • 9 - Olympic Medals won by Holloway-coached athletes • 8 - IAAF World Championships Gold Medals won by Holloway- coached sprinters/hurdlers 72% Florida’s men have Top-3 finishes in 23 of its 32 Holloway’s Historical Feats NCAA Championship meets (71%) since 2003. • 5th coach in Division I history to win 8 men’s NCAA Titles • 4th coach in Division I history with at least four indoor and four No other program boasts more than 12 Top-3 outdoor men’s NCAA Titles finishes in that span. • 3rd Division I coach since 1980 with 6-plus men’s NCAA Titles Florida’s runner-up finish in June marked the 10th consecutive • 3rd program in Division I history with 7 straight Top-3 Finishes Top-3 finish by the men’s team at NCAA Outdoors, breaking a at both NCAA Indoor and NCAA Outdoor Championships tie for the 3rd-longest streak in Division I history. (Florida, 2009-15; Arkansas, 1992-2000; UTEP, 1975-82) • 1st coach to win SEC Outdoor Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards in one season (honors first distributed in 1990) 11 Mike Holloway, Head Coach | 17 Head Coach Holloway, Mike Holloways’s Championship Finishes 1933-1943 Year NCAA (M) SEC (M) NCAA (W) SEC (W) 1946-1956 Ind/Out Ind/Out Ind/Out Ind/Out 2003 t-18th / 6th 2nd / 5th ------2004 t-2nd / 2nd 1st / 2nd ------10 2005 2nd / 2nd 2nd / 2nd ------2009-2018 2006 9th / t-37th 3rd / 3rd ------2007 t-51st / t-34th 3rd / 5th ------2008 8th / 15th 4th / 4th t-8th / 9th 4th / 2nd 9 2009 2nd / t-2nd 2nd / 2nd t-12th / 9th 4th / 1st 1992-2000 2010 1st / 2nd 2nd / 1st 4th / 3rd 1st / 2nd 2011 1st / 3rd 1st / 2nd - / t-34th 5th / 2nd Florida’s women have won 2012 1st / 1st 2nd / 4th 9th / t-12th 1st / 2nd five SEC titles since 2008, Holloway’s first season as 2013 2nd / 1st 2nd / 2nd 13th / t-11th 4th / 4th head coach. 2014 3rd / 2nd 2nd / 3rd 3rd / 4th 1st / 2nd 2015 2nd / 2nd 1st / 1st 4th / 8th 2nd / 5th Three of those titles came 2016 7th / 1st 4th / 6th t-14th / t-9th t-4th / 7th at SEC Indoors, which is 2017 2nd / 1st t-3rd / 4th t-14th / 5th 8th / 5th the second-highest total in 2018 1st / 2nd 3rd / 1st 4th / 5th 6th / 1st the league during that span. 2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 10 SEC Indoor Championships Mike Holloway, Head Coach | 17 Men’s NCAA Titles Since 1970 Holloway’s Trophy Case • 4 - Men’s NCAA Outdoor Championships: ‘12, ‘13, ‘16, ‘17 • 4 - Men’s NCAA Indoor Championships: ‘10, ‘11, ‘12, ‘18 John McDonnell 29 • 3 - Men’s SEC Indoor Championships: ‘04, ‘11, ‘15 Arkansas • 3 - Men’s SEC Outdoor Championships: ‘10, ‘15, ‘18
Ted Banks • 3 - Women’s SEC Cross Country Championships: ‘09, ‘10, ’12 UTEP 11 • 3 - Women’s SEC Indoor Championships: ‘10, ‘12, ‘14 • 2 - Women’s SEC Outdoor Championship: ‘09, ‘18 Pat Henry LSU / Texas A&M 10 • 4 - Boys FHSAA Class 3A/4A/5A Cross Country State Titles: 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994 • 3 - Boys FHSAA Class 4A/5A Track & Field State Titles: 1993, Mike Holloway 8 1994, 1995 Florida • 1 - Girls FHSAA Class 5A Track & Field State Title: 1995 th season (men) | 12
World Champions Coached by Holloway • John Capel - 200m / 4x100 relay (Paris 2003) • Kerron Clement - 400mH / 4x400 relay (Osaka 2007) The Gators have won33 a Division I-leading 33 men’s • Arman Hall - 4x400 relay (Moscow 2013) NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in the sprints, hurdles, • Dennis Mitchell - 4x100 relay (Tokyo 1991, Stuttgart 1993) 4x100 relay, and 4x400 relay events - all of which are • Christian Taylor - Triple Jump (Daegu 2011) Holloway’s primary focus - since 1996. • Bernard Williams - 4x100 relay (Paris 2003) th season (women) LSU (28) and Baylor (22) are the only other programs with more than 20 during that span. Holloway-Coached Olympic Medalists • Kerron Clement - 400mH Gold Medalist (Rio 2016) Florida leads the nation with 12 hurdles titles (no one else has more than 4), and their 21 sprints and 4x1 • Arman Hall - 4x400 relay Gold Medalist (Rio 2016) and 4x4 relay titles rank second nationally. • Tony McQuay - 4x400 relay Silver Medalist (London 2012) • Dennis Mitchell - 100m Bronze Medalist (Barcelona 1992); 4x100 relay Gold Medalist (Barcelona 1992); 4x100 relay Silver Medalist (Atlanta 1996) • David Verburg - 4x400 relay Gold Medalist (Rio 2016) • Bernard Williams - 4x100 relay Gold Medalist (Sydney 2000); 200m Silver Medalist (Athens 2004)
Holloway’s Coaching History • Florida - Men’s & Women’s Head Coach (2008-present) Florida’s women are one of five programs • Florida - Men’s Head Coach (2003-07) eight Top-5 finishes at NCAA Championship • Florida - Men’s Associate Head Coach (2000-02) meets since 2010 • Florida - Men’s Assistant Coach (1996-99) • Buchholz (Fla.) High School - Head Coach (1985-1995) • Florida - Women’s Graduate Assistant Coach (1986-87) • Gainesville (Fla.) High School - Assistant Coach (1983-84)
Holloway helped44.57 Kerron Clement break Michael Johnson’s • 2013 IAAF World Championships Team - Head Coach (USA) world indoor 400 meters record at the 2005 NCAA Indoor • 2012 United States Olympic Team - Sprints & Relays Coach Championships. Clement’s record stood until the 2018 NCAA • 2004 NACAC U23 Championships Team - Head Coach (USA) Indoor Championships.
Clement’s 400 hurdles collegiate record of 47.56 from the 2005 NCAA Outdoor Championships also stood until 2018. 2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 11 SEC Indoor Championships SPRINTS Coaches 27 15 Florida’s 27 men’s indoor and Florida’s 15 all-time men’s NCAA outdoor national titles in current titles since in the current indoor NCAA Championship sprints, 4x1 and outdoor championship sprints and 4x4 relays rank fourth in (excluding relays) rank fourth in Division I history Division I history
Mike Holloway • Men’s Sprints/Relays - 1996-Present • Women’s Sprints/Relays - 2008-Present • Full Coaching History on pages 10-11 Florida, Florida State, and LSU are the only men’s Division I programs since 1996 with multiple NCAA outdoor titles in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters. The Gators own two titles in each of those three sprints during that time frame
Mellanee Welty (12th season) • Assistant Coach (Sprints/Relays) - 2008-Present • Also Florida’s recruiting coordinator Florida, Florida State, LSU, and Tennessee are the only Division I programs since 1996 to have two different men win an NCAA 100 meters title. UF’s were won by • Coached UF’s high jumpers and combined future Olympians Bernard Williams (2000) and Jeff Demps (2010) events athletes through 2015 (resumed both duties this year) • 1999 heptathlon All-American at Wichita State--graduated Cum Laude in 2001
Florida, LSU, and Baylor are the only men’s Division I programs since 1996 with more than 20 national titles in the current indoor and out- door NCAA Championship sprint events, 4x100 relay, and 4x400 relay.
Florida’s 21 trails LSU’s 27, while Baylor sits at exactly 20 titles.
Adrain Mann (4th season) • Assistant Coach (Sprints) - 2016-Present • 3-time 4x400 relay All-American at Florida 4x1 + 4x4 At the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships, Florida’s women became the • Also coached at Miami (Fla.), Clemson, first team since 2005 and the fifth program in Division I his- and LSU tory to sweep the 4x100 and 4x400 relay national titles. • More information on page 18 (hurdles)
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 12 SEC Indoor Championships SPRINTS All-Time Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Sprints, 4x100/4x400 19.98 Relay Titles Florida is one of two men’s programs Division I in history with 1. USC...... 35 two sub-19.98 outdoor 200 meters runners. John Capel ran 19.87 (tied 2. Baylor...... 33 for 3rd-fastest in collegiate history) in 1999, and Dedric Dukes ran 19.97 LSU...... 33 (tied for 9th-fastest in history) in 2014 4. Florida ...... 27 5. Tennessee...... 25 6. Texas A&M...... 24 7. UCLA...... 22 22.02 8. Florida State...... 21 9. Villanova...... 15 Kyra Jefferson broke the 28-year- old outdoor 200 meters collegiate Houston...... 15 record to win the 2017 NCAA title. Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Allyson Felix, Marion Jones, and Sprints Titles Since 1996 Evelyn Ashford are the only other 1. Florida State...... 15 Americans in history to run 22.02 2. Tennessee...... 14 or faster prior to turning 23 years old. 3. Florida...... 12 4. Florida State...... 11 5. Texas A&M...... 9 45.30 Men’s NCAA Outdoor Sprints & Florida is one of two men’s programs in Division I in history 4x100/4x400 Titles Since 1996 with three sub-45.30 indoor quarter-milers 1. LSU...... 18 2. Florida...... 14 Kerron Clement, 2005 - 44.57 (2nd-fastest time in world history) Florida State...... 14 Tony McQuay, 2011 - 45.21 (No. 10-ranked collegian in history) 4. Baylor...... 9 Arman Hall, 2014 - 45.28 5. Texas A&M...... 7
Men’s NCAA Outdoor Sprints Sprinter Improvements Under Holloway Titles Since 1996 Gator Event High School PR Florida PR 1. Florida State...... 11 John Capel 100m 10.40 10.03 2. LSU...... 7 Jeremy Hall 100m 10.44 10.08 Tennessee...... 7 Shayla Sanders 100m 11.32 11.13 4. Florida...... 6 Kyra Jefferson 100m 11.72 11.17 5. USC...... 5
John Capel 200m 21.04 19.87 Men’s NCAA 4x100 Relay Titles Tony McQuay 200m 21.53 20.61 (ind.) Since 1996 Kyra Jefferson 200m 23.53 22.02 (CR) Destinee Gause 200m 23.73 22.93 1. Florida...... 6 LSU...... 6 Kerron Clement 400m DNR 44.57 (ind.) 3. Florida State...... 2 Tony McQuay 400m 46.84 44.49 Houston...... 2 Rickey Harris 400m 46.21 44.84 Sharrika Barnett 400m 52.25 50.69 Note: Indoor/Outdoor sprints title totals Robin Reynolds 400m 52.19 51.36 include 60m/100m, 200m, and 400m wins Destinee Gause 400m 54.44 52.01 (current NCAA Championship events) 2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 13 SEC Indoor Championships THROWS Coaches NCAA Champions Coached by Lemke
Name (School) Year Event Mark Evelien Dekkers (Florida) 2010 Javelin Throw 58.99m (SR) Pal Arne Fagernes (Arizona St.) 1996 Javelin Throw 79.16m Nick Hysong (Arizona St.) 1994 Out. Pole Vault 5.70m (SR) Mariam Kevkhishvili (Florida) 2008 Ind. Shot Put 17.83m 2009 Ind. Shot Put 17.84m (FR) 2009 Out. Shot Put 17.79m 2010 Ind. Shot Put 18.59m (SR) Steve Lemke (14th season) 2010 Out. Shot Put 18.11m Mika Laaksonen (UTEP) 1992 Weight Throw 20.71m • Assoc. Head Coach (Throws) - 2010-Pr. 1992 Hammer Throw 71.30m • Assistant Coach (Throws) - 2008-09 Fawn Miller (Florida) 2014 Javelin Throw 58.13m (PR) • Women’s Assistant Coach (Throws) - Marko Wahlman (UTEP) 1993 Weight Throw 21.84m 2006-07 Stipe Zunic (Florida) 2015 Ind. Shot Put 21.11m (SR) • 1983 javelin All-American (South Dakota St.) 13 individual NCAA Championships by eight student-athletes Coaching History 8 individual NCAA Championships by four Gators • Queensland (Australia) Academy of Sport - Head Coach; Nat’l Throws Coordinator [2002-04] • Western Australia Institute of Sport - Head Coach; Nat’l Throws Coordinator [1998-99; 7 6 2001-02] Florida’s 7 women’s indoor and Florida’s 6 men’s and women’s • Norway - National Senior and Junior outdoor NCAA titles since 2006 shot put titles since 2008 rank Throws Coach [1996-98] rank third in Division I, only second in Division I and its 3 trailing Arizona State (10) and indoor women’s titles in that span • Arizona St. - Field Events Coach [1994-96] Southern Illinois (9) lead all of Division I • UTEP - Field Events Coach [1990-93] • Yale - Field Events Coach [1987-89] • Southeast Missouri St. - Grad Assistant [1985-86] • Washburn (Mo.) High School - Head Boys and Girls Coach [1983-85]
International Coaching Florida and Arizona State are the only Division I programs with over • 2009 IAAF World Championships - Head 30 combined NCAA Outdoor men’s and women’s scorers since Lemke Coach (Georgia) took over UF’s women in 2006 and men in 2008 • 2008 Olympics - Head Coach (Georgia) The Gators’ 31 trails Arizona State’s 45 • 2004 Olympics - Throws Coach (Australia) • 2003 IAAF World Championships - Head Florida’s Candice Scott (24.17m, Coach (Australia) 2005) and Kim Barrett (22.95m, • 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships - 2004) both held the collegiate record Head Coach (Australia) in the weight throw at the end of their • 2002 Commonwealth Games - Throws respective careers. Coach (Australia) • 2000 Olympics - Throws Coach (Australia) Scott remains in the collegiate all- • 1997 IAAF World Championships - Throws time top 10 today, sitting at fourth on Coach (Norway) the list.
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 14 SEC Indoor Championships THROWS Women’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Titles Since 2006 32 19 1. Arizona State...... 10 Florida’s 32 total men’s and Florida’s 19 men’s and women’s women’s indoor and outdoor SEC outdoor titles since 2006 2. Southern Illinois...... 9 SEC throws titles since 2006 rank second in the SEC, 3. Florida...... 7 lead all SEC programs by trailing Georgia (22), the only 4. Oklahoma...... 6 four titles other program with over 10 5. Georgia...... 5 Women’s NCAA Outdoor Titles Since 2006 71 1. Arizona State...... 8 2. Southern Illinois...... 5 3. Florida...... 4 Georgia...... 4 Oklahoma...... 4 46 6. Texas A&M...... 3 Virginia Tech...... 3 8. Ole Miss...... 2 Oregon...... 2 40 Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Scorers Since 2008 1. Arizona State...... 23 37 2. Texas...... 22 Virginia Tech...... 22 4. Florida...... 21 Florida is one of four Division I throwing programs with more than 5. Virginia...... 19 31 men’s and women’s NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships scorers since Lemke took over UF’s women in 2006 and its men in 2008 Men’s SEC Indoor & Outdoor Titles Since 2006 Olympians Coached by Lemke 1. Florida...... 16 2. Georgia...... 14 Name (School/Country) Olympiads Event 3. Auburn...... 11 Oliver Dziubak (Australia) 2004 Javelin Throw 4. Kentucky...... 10 5. LSU...... 9 Pal Arne Fagernes (Arizona St./Norway) 1996/2000 Javelin Throw Nick Hysong (Arizona St./USA) 2000 Pole Vault (gold medal) Women’s SEC Indoor & Mariam Kevkhishvili (Florida/Georgia) 2004/2008 Shot Put Outdoor Titles Since 2006 Kemal Mesic (Florida/Bosnia) 2012/2016 Shot Put 1. Florida...... 16 Alexandros Papadimitrou (UTEP/Greece) 1996/2000/2004 Hammer Throw 2. Georgia...... 14 Styliani Tsikouna (UTEP/Greece) 1996/2000/2004 Discus Throw 3. Tennessee...... 9 4. Missouri...... 8 Marko Wahlman (Finland) 1996 Hammer Throw 5. Ole Miss...... 7 Stipe Zunic (Florida/Croatia) 2016 Shot Put 6. LSU...... 6 7. Alabama...... 5 16 Olympics appearances by nine athletes Kentucky...... 5 5 Olympics appearances by three Gators Texas A&M...... 5
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 15 SEC Indoor Championships JUMPS Coaches 23 18 Florida’s 23 all-time men’s Florida’s 18 men’s indoor and our- indoor and outdoor NCAA titles door NCAA jumps titles since 2003 in the four jumping events rank (Holloway’s first year as head fourth among all Division I coach) lead all of Division I programs in history by eight titles
Nic Petersen (7th season) • Assistant Coach (Jumps) - 2013-Present • Alma mater: University of Nebraska (‘06)
Petersen By The Numbers • 16 - Men’s and Women’s Individual NCAA Titles (12 by Gators) • 15 - Men’s and Women’s Individual SEC Titles Marquis Dendy, 2015 Christian Taylor, 2011 Will Claye, 2011 • 76 - Men’s and Women’s USTFCCCA All- 17.37m (57-0) 17.36m (56-11.5) 17.32m (56-10) America Honors (56 by Gators) • 6 - University of Florida School Records Broken • 4 - IAAF World Championships Qualifiers • 3 - USATF Outdoor Championships Gold Medals • 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships Gold Medalist (Marquis Dendy) • 2015 The Bowerman Award Winner (Dendy) • 2008 Olympian (Dusty Jonas, Nebraska) KeAndre Bates, 2017 Omar Craddock, 2013 Clayton Brown, 2017 16.81m (55-2) 16.80m (55-1.5) 16.58m (54-4.75) Coaching History Florida is the only men’s Division I program since 2009 with more • TCU - Assistant Coach - Jumps/Multis [2010-12] than three indoor triple jumpers who eclipsed 16.55 meters--Petersen coached four of them • Nebraska - Volunteer Assistant - Jumps [2008-09]
Coaching Awards Not 3, Not 4, Not 5... • 2018 USTFCCCA South Region Outdoor Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year Florida’s men won six consecutive NCAA Outdoor triple jump national titles from 2010-15, tying the longest streak in Division I history in any event either • 2015 USTFCCCA South Region Indoor , indoors or outdoors and irregardless of gender. Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year • 2012 USTFCCCA South Central Region Only the UCLA men’s outdoor 4x400 relay (1969-74), UTEP men’s mile (1977-82), Indoor Women’s Assistant Coach of the UTEP men’s 10,000 meters (1978-83), Villanova women’s outdoor 3,000 meters Year (1987-92), and LSU women’s outdoor 4x400 relay (1992-97) had streaks as long.
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 16 SEC Indoor Championships JUMPS Marquis Dendy’s Historic Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Achievements Titles Since 2013 • Only collegian in history to finish 1. Florida...... 11 career as a 27-foot long jumper and 57- 2. Arkansas...... 6 foot triple jumper indoors and outdoors 3. Texas Tech...... 5 • Second man in Division I history to 4. Akron...... 4 sweep both horizontal jumps at three consecutive NCAA Championships Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor • 2015 The Bowerman Award winner Titles - Holloway Era (2003) (first in school history) 1. Florida ...... 18 • Holds all four horizontal jumps school 2. Arkansas ...... 10 records 3. USC...... 9 4. Indiana...... 7 Kansas State...... 7 Florida’s women are the t-6. Florida State / Texas / Washington.... 6 only Division I pro- gram since 2002 with Men’s NCAA Outdoor Titles multiple indoor triple jumpers who eclipsed Since 2013 13.90 meters. 1. Florida ...... 7 Even more impressive: 2. Akron...... 2 both Gators surpassed Kansas State...... 2 14 meters. Ole Miss...... 2 Texas A&M...... 2 Ciarra Brewer (left) jumped 14.01 meters to win the 2015 NCAA Men’s NCAA Outdoor Titles Indoor title, while Yanis Holloway Era (2003) David (right) ranks No. 1. Florida...... 10 7 on the Collegiate All-Time Top 10 (14.11 2. Kansas State...... 6 meters) 3. USC...... 5 4. Florida State...... 4 NCAA Champions Coached by Petersen Texas...... 4 Name (School) Year Event Mark Men’s NCAA Outdoor Triple Jump KeAndre Bates (Florida) 2017 Out. Long Jump 8.05m [-1.1] Titles - Holloway Era (2003) 2017 Out. Triple Jump 16.76m [+2.4] 2017 Ind. Long Jump 8.04m (PR) 1. Florida...... 7 Ciarra Brewer (Florida) 2015 Ind. Triple Jump 14.01m (SR) 2. Cornell...... 2 Omar Craddock (Florida) 2013 Out. Triple Jump 16.92m (PR) Texas A&M...... 2 Marquis Dendy (Florida) 2015 Out. Triple Jump 17.71m [+2.4] 4. Auburn / BYU / Florida State /...... 1 2015 Out. Long Jump 8.43m [+2.3] Oklahoma / USC 2015 Ind. Triple Jump 17.37m (MR) 2015 Ind. Long Jump 8.28m (SR) 2014 Out. Triple Jump 17.05m [+3.1] Men’s SEC Indoor & Outdoor 2014 Out. Long Jump 8.00m [-0.9] Titles Holloway Era (2003) 2013 Ind. Long Jump 8.28m (SR) 1. Florida...... 35 Whitney Gipson (TCU) 2012 Out. Long Jump 6.82m [+2.4] 2. Arkansas...... 31 2012 Ind. Long Jump 6.91m (CR) Nicholas Gordon (Nebraska) 2009 Ind. Long Jump 8.03m (FR) 3. Ole Miss...... 13 Dusty Jonas (Nebraska) 2008 Ind. High Jump 2.31m (SR) 4. Tennessee...... 13 5. Auburn...... 10 CR - Collegiate Record; MR - Meet Record; SR - School Record; PR - Personal Record; FR - Facility Record
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 17 SEC Indoor Championships HURDLES Coaches 47.56 Kerron Clement broke Kevin Young’s 17-year-old 400-meter hurdles collegiate record of 47.85 to win the 2005 NCAA title. Clement’s record stood for 13 years, and new collegiate record holder Rai Benjamin is the only other collegian to break 48.10 since 2005
Florida is the only school in history Mike Holloway with multiple 400 • Men’s Hurdles - 1996-Present hurdlers on the all- • Women’s Hurdles - 2008-Present time collegiate top 10 • Full Coaching History on pages 10-11 Kerron Clement (left) • Full sprints and relays coaching breakdown #2 - 47.56 on pages 12-13 ‘04, ‘05 NCAA Champ
Rickey Harris (right) #9 - 48.16 ‘02 NCAA Champ
Eric Futch (below) #12 - 48.32 ‘16, ‘17 NCAA Champ
In 2016, Eric Futch and TJ Holmes (L to Adrain Mann (4th season) R) became the 2nd • Assistant Coach (Hurdles) - 2016-Present teammates in • 2-time 400-meter Hurdles All-American Division I history (1999-2000) for the Gators to finish 1-2 in the 400-meter hurdles at • 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifier NCAA Outdoors • Ranked No. 8 on UF’s All-Time Outdoor Top 10 (400mH - 49.68) Baylor’s Bayano Kamani and Michael Coaching History Smith (2001) are the • Miami (Fla.) - Men’s Assistant Coach - only other pair to Hurdles/Sprints [2015] do it • Clemson - Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach - Hurdles/Sprints [2013-14] • LSU - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Hurdles/ Sprints [2008-12] 7.42 Grant Holloway broke Omar McLeod’s 60-meter hurdles colle- giate record of 7.45 in February 2018. Holloway’s time made him the No. 11-ranked American in history and tied him for No. 20 on the world all-time list. Holloway also joined Cuba’s Dayron Robles as the only other man in history to run 7.42 or faster prior to turning 21 years old
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 18 SEC Indoor Championships HURDLES Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Titles Since 1996 1. Florida...... 12 t-2. South Carolina...... 4 Washington State...... 4 USC...... 4 t-5. Alabama / Arkansas / Oregon...... 3 Tennessee
All-Time Men’s NCAA Indoor & Outdoor Titles No. 1 Grant Holloway No. 5 Eddie Lovett No. 6 Bridgette Owens 1. USC ...... 14 7.42 - 2018 7.50 - 2013 7.88 - 2015 2. Florida...... 12 Florida, Illinois, and Kentucky are the only programs in history with a men’s and 3. UCLA...... 9 women’s 60-meter hurdler on the collegiate all-time top 10 list. UF is the only t-4. Auburn / Oregon / South Carolina...... 6 program in history featuring a man and woman inside the top six. All-Time Men’s NCAA Outdoor Holloway’s 7.42 broke Omar McLeod’s collegiate record in February 2018; (110/400) Titles Lovett ran 7.50, breaking Aries Merritt’s NCAA Indoors record to win the 2013 1. USC...... 14 title; Owens ran 7.88 to take second at 2015 NCAA Indoors. t-2. Florida...... 9 UCLA...... 9 t-4. Auburn...... 6 5. Ohio State / Oregon / Rice...... 5 , , Men’s NCAA Outdoor 60 110 400 x2 (110/400) Titles Since 1996 Florida is the only men’s Division I program in history 1. Florida...... 9 with multiple NCAA titles in the 60-meter, 110-meter, and t-2. South Carolina...... 4 USC...... 4 400-meter hurdles Washington State...... 4 5. Five Programs Tied...... 2
Hurdler Improvements Under Holloway All-Time Men’s NCAA Gator Event High School PR Florida PR 400-Meter Hurdles Titles Grant Holloway 110mH 13.37 13.15 t-1. Florida ...... 5 Josh Walker 110mH 14.19 13.32 USC...... 5 Chris Carswell 110mH 15.18 13.88 3. Auburn...... 4 t-4. BYU / Iowa State / Kansas...... 3 Skylar Ross-Ransom 100mH 13.59 13.11 UCLA / Washington State Ugonna Ndu 100mH 14.17 13.14 Ryann McEnany 100mH 14.64 13.55 Men’s NCAA 110-Meter Hurdles Titles Since 1996 Kerron Clement 400mH 49.77 47.24 (CR) Rickey Harris 400mH 50.07 48.16 1. Florida...... 4 Eric Futch 400mH 50.24 48.18 2. South Carolina...... 3 TJ Holmes 400mH 50.61 48.44 t-3. Alabama / Oregon / Texas A&M...... 2 Adrain Mann 400mH 52.83 49.38 Claudia Francis 400mH DNR 55.55 Note: Hurdle title totals include 60mH, Ugonna Ndu 400mH 59.35 56.12 110mH, and 400mH victories
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 19 SEC Indoor Championships DISTANCE Coaches 5 9 Florida’s 5 all-time women’s Florida’s 9 all-time women’s in- indoor and outdoor 800 me- door and outdoor 800 meters, ters NCAA titles, all won since mile, and 1,500 meters titles 1990, are tied for the rank tied for third in Divi- fourth-most in Division I sion I history, and only trail history Wisconsin’s 10 and Oregon’s 11 since 1990 Chris Solinsky (2nd season) • Assistant Coach (Distance / XC) - 2018-Pr. Genevieve LaCaze captured three of her • Former American record holder (10,000m) five career SEC titles at the 2012 SEC • First non-African to break 27 minutes in Outdoor Championships, winning the 1,500 the 10,000 meters meters, 3,000-meter steeplechase, and 5,000 meters • Ran professionally for Nike • 5-time NCAA champion; 14-time All- LaCaze’s historic feats that week included: American • 2007 NCAA Indoors champion (team) • First woman in meet history to win • 2005 NCAA XC champion (team) the 1,500, steeplechase, and 5k • Alma mater: University of Wisconsin (‘07) • First of two women in meet history to win the 1,500 and 5k (Dominique Scott, Coaching History Arkansas, 2015) • William & Mary - Head Coach - Men’s • Third-fastest winning 1,500 time in meet Cross Country / Assistant Men’s Track and history (4:13.44) Field Coach - Distance [2016-17] • William & Mary - Assistant Coach - Distance LaCaze went on to run the steeple for [2014-16] Australia at the 2012 Olympics, and made • Portland - Volunteer Assistant Coach both the steeple and 5k finals at the 2016 [2012-14] Olympics in Rio • Wisconsin - Student Assistant Coach [2007]
Coaching Awards • 2016 CAA Men’s Cross Country Coach of 12 43 Florida’s 12 all-time men’s indoor Florida’s 43 all-time men’s titles in the Year mile SEC titles are tied for the current SEC Indoor and Outdoor Notable Achievements Under most in conference history, distance events rank second among conference pro- Solinsky with Arkansas being the only other league school with 12 such grams, trailing Arkansas’ mas- • Two UF men’s scorers in SEC Outdoors crowns sive haul of 135 1,500m for first time since at least 2005 • Broke Florida’s 23-year-old outdoor men’s DMR school record (April 28, 2018) • 2016 CAA Men’s XC champion (William & Mary) • 2014 NCAA Women’s XC Championships 9:10.48 Cory McGee set the SEC Indoor Championships 3,000 meters record with team qualifier (William & Mary) her victory in 2014, and it stood until this year, when Missouri’s Karissa • 6 USTFCCCA All-America honors Schweizer broke it by almost 10 seconds. The time ranks No. 2 on UF’s • 12 William & Mary All-Time Top 10 times All-Time Indoor Top 10.
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 20 SEC Indoor Championships MEN’S INDOOR PERFORMANCE CHART
60 METERS 4x400-METER RELAY Top Collegian: Grant Holloway, Florida (6.51) Top Collegian: Houston (3:01.51) School Record: Grant Holloway, 2019 (6.51) School Record: Kunle Fasasi, Grant Holloway, Chantz Sawyers, Benjamin Lobo 6.51 (1) WL, SR, MR Grant Holloway Razorback Invitational (1/26) Vedel, 2018 (3:01.43) 6.62 (t-14) PR Ryan Clark Clemson Invitational (1/18) 3:03.17 (3) Benjamin Lobo Vedel, Tyson Invitational (2/9) 6.62 (t-14) PR Hakim Sani Brown Clemson Invitational (1/18) Grant Holloway, Cory Poole, Chantz Sawyers
200 METERS 3:04.74 Benjamin Lobo Vedel, Clemson Invitational (1/19) Top Collegian: Andrew Hudson (20.48 c) Grant Holloway, Ryan Clark, Chantz Sawyers School Record: John Capel, 2000 (20.26) 20.69 (t-7) PR Grant Holloway Clemson Invitational (1/19) 3:13.77 Ryan Clark, Kyren Hollis, Razorback Invitational (1/26) 20.83 (18) PR Ryan Clark Tyson Invitational (2/9) Dawson Guillory, Justin Pacifico 20.98 (30) PR Benjamin Lobo Vedel Tyson Invitational (2/9) 21.58 PR Chantz Sawyers Clemson Invitational (1/19) 3:15.48 Cory Poole, Kyren Hollis, Clemson Invitational (1/19) 22.26 Cory Poole Clemson Invitational (1/19) Dawson Guillory, Justin Pacifico
400 METERS DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY Top Collegian: Obi Igbokwe, Houston (45.35) Top Collegian: Notre Dame (9:26.10) School Record: Kerron Clement, 2005 (44.57) School Record: Abiola, Duncan, Joseph, Pastor, 2002 (9:32.84) 46.43 (19) Benjamin Lobo Vedel Razorback Invitational (1/26) 9:57.53 Justin Pacifico, Dawson Guillory, Razorback Invitational (1/25) 46.54 (20) PR Chantz Sawyers Tyson Invitational (2/8) Sam Ahrenholz, Marshall Dillon 49.74 PR Dawson Guillory Clemson Invitational (1/18) HIGH JUMP 600 METERS Top Collegian: Shelby McEwen, Alabama (2.31m/7-7) Top Collegian: Thomas Staines, Colorado State-Pueblo (1:15.31) School Record: David Furman, 2000 (2.30m/7-6.5) 1:20.21 Kyren Hollis Clemson Invitational (1/19) 2.18m/7-1.75 (t-20) Clayton Brown Clemson Invitational (1/19) 1:20.75 Justin Pacifico Clemson Invitational (1/19) 2.16m/7-1 (t-28) Jhonny Victor Razorback Invitational (1/25)
800 METERS POLE VAULT Top Collegian: Devin Dixon, Texas A&M (1:44.97 c) Top Collegian: Mondo Duplantis, LSU (5.87m/19-3) School Record: Mark Everett, 1990 (1:46.28) School Record: Mike Holloway, 1992 (5.60m/18-4.5) 1:52.24 Kyren Hollis Razorback Invitational (1/26) 4.88m/16-0 Mike Harris Tyson Invitational (2/8) 1:57.63 Justin Pacifico Razorback Invitational (1/26) 4.61m/15-1.5 Davis Ott Razorback Invitational (1/25)
MILE LONG JUMP Top Collegian: Oliver Hoare, Wisconsin (3:54.83) Top Collegian: Rayvon Grey, LSU (8.06m/26-5.5) School Record: Dumisane Hlaselo, 2011 (3:56.84) School Record: Marquis Dendy, 2015 (8.28m/27-2) 4:06.12 Justin Pacifico Iowa State Classic (2/9) 8.02m/26-3.75 (2) Grant Holloway Razorback Invitational (1/25) 4:07.32 PR Sam Ahrenholz Iowa State Classic (2/9) 4:10.02 PR Magnus Pettersen Iowa State Classic (2/9) 4:13.91 Jack Guyton Iowa State Classic (2/9) TRIPLE JUMP 4:14.06 Marshall Dillon Iowa State Classic (2/9) Top Collegian: Tahar Triki, Texas A&M (17.00m/55-9.25) School Record: Marquis Dendy, 2015 (17.37m/57-0 - NCAA Champ. record) 16.29m/53-5.5 (10) Clayton Brown Razorback Invitational (1/26) 3,000 METERS Top Collegian: Grant Fisher, Stanford (7:42.62) School Record: Dan Middleman, 1992 (7:58.23) SHOT PUT 8:19.31 Trevor Foley Razorback Invitational (1/26) Top Collegian: Payton Otterdahl, North Dakota State (21.64m/71-0) 8:22.20 PR Nick Deal Razorback Invitational (1/26) School Record: Stipe Zunic, 2015 (21.11m/69-3.25) 8:32.49 Colin Schaefer Razorback Invitational (1/26) 18.82m/61-9 (29) PR Connor Bandel Doc Hale Va. Tech Elite (2/2) 8:37.21 Blake Lowery Razorback Invitational (1/26) 8:41.33 Marshall Dillon Razorback Invitational (1/26) 8:56.27 Jesse Millson Razorback Invitational (1/26) WEIGHT THROW Top Collegian: Payton Otterdahl, North Dakota State (24.06m/78-11.25) School Record: AJ McFarland, 2019 (22.58m/74-1) 5,000 METERS 22.58m/74-1 (5) SR AJ McFarland Doc Hale Va. Tech Elite (2/1) Top Collegian: Tyler Day, Northern Arizona (13:31.36 c) 22.28m/73-1.25 (9) Thomas Mardal Doc Hale Va. Tech Elite (2/1) School Record: Mark Parrish, 2015 (13:41.87) 14:10.24 Trevor Foley Iowa State Classic (2/8) 14:20.56 Colin Schaefer Iowa State Classic (2/8) 15:10.72 Blake Lowery Iowa State Classic (2/8)
60-METER HURDLES Top Collegian: Grant Holloway, Florida (7.43 - World Leader) School Record: Grant Holloway, Florida, 2018 (7.42 - Collegiate Record) 7.43 (1) WL Grant Holloway Tyson Invitational (2/8) 7.73 (t-8) PR Cory Poole Razorback Invitational (1/26)
WL - World Leader (X) - NCAA Ranking CR - Collegiate Record SR - School Record MR - Meet Record FR - Facility Record PR - Personal Record C - Converted Time
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 21 SEC Indoor Championships WOMEN’S INDOOR PERFORMANCE CHART
60 METERS 4x400-METER RELAY Top Collegian: Kortnei Johnson, LSU (7.14) Top Collegian: Texas A&M (3:29.96) School Record: Shayla Sanders, 2016 (7.17) School Record: Brandee’ Johnson, Taylor Manson, Lauryn Ghee, Sharrika Bar- n/a nett, 2018 (3:29.41) 3:31.64 (5) Taylor Manson, Doneisha Anderson Tyson Invitational (2/9) 200 METERS Nikki Stephens, Sharrika Barnett Top Collegian: Kayla White, North Carolina A&T (22.82 - World Leader) 3:35.57 Sharrika Barnett, Lauryn Ghee, Clemson Invitational (1/19) School Record: Kyra Jefferson, 2015 (22.63) Nikki Stephens, Taylor Manson 24.12 Sharrika Barnett Razorback Inivtational (1/25) 24.52 Taylor Manson Razorback Inivtational (1/25) 3:45.23 Brandee’ Johnson, Clemson Invitational (1/19) 24.59 Nikki Stephens Clemson Invitational (1/19) Doneisha Anderson, Amanda Froeynes, Shakira Dancy 25.14 PR Lauryn Ghee Clemson Invitational (1/19) 25.22 Brandee’ Johnson Clemson Invitational (1/19) 3:45.53 Brandee’ Johnson, Lauryn Ghee Tyson Invitational (2/9) 25.30 Shakira Dancy Tyson Invitational (2/9) Shakira Dancy, Amanda Froeynes
400 METERS 3:51.82 Gabrielle Wilkinson, Clemson Invitational (1/19) Top Collegian: Kaelin Roberts, Southern California (52.36 c) Abbie Harrelson, Kristine Akervold, Timetria Mitchell School Record: Tiandra Ponteen, 2005 (50.91) 52.81 (8) Sharrika Barnett Razorback Invitational (1/26) 53.84 (37) Doneisha Anderson Tyson Invitational (2/8) DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY Top Collegian: Michigan (10:54.47) 54.14 Taylor Manson Tyson Invitational (2/8) 54.58 Nikki Stephens Tyson Invitational (2/8) School Record: Agata Strausa, Ebony Eutsey, Shelby Hayes, Cory McGee, 2012 57.22 Lauryn Ghee Razorback Invitational (1/26) (10:58.77) 1:00.38 Shakira Dancy Razorback Invitational (1/26) 11:15.59 (18) Imogen Barrett, Nikki Stephens, Razorback Invitaitonal (1/25) Gabrielle Wilkinson, Jessica Pascoe 600 METERS Top Collegian: Abike Edbeniyi, Middle Tennessee State (1:27.80) HIGH JUMP School Record: Top Collegian: Andrea Stapleton-Johnson, BYU; Loretta Blaut, Cincinnati 1:34.37 Gabrielle Wilkinson Clemson Invitational (1/19) (1.87m/6-1.5) 1:36.81 Abbie Harrelson Clemson Invitational (1/19) School Record: Taylor Burke, 2014 (1.87m/6-1.5) 1.77m/5-9.75 (t-39) Amanda Froeynes Tyson Invitational (2/9) 800 METERS 1.39m/4-6.75 Kristine Akervold Razorback Invitational (1/25) Top Collegian: Martha Bissah, Norfolk State (2:02.58 c) School Record: Hazel Clark, 1999 (2:01.77) LONG JUMP 2:07.85 (t-39) Gabrielle Wilkinson Razorback Invitational (1/26) Top Collegian: Yanis David, Florida; Jordan Gray, Kennesaw St. (6.45m/21-2) 2:10.83 PR Abbie Harrelson Iowa State Classic (2/9) School Record: Shara Proctor, 2010 (6.67m/21-10.75) 2:11.74 Imogen Barrett Razorback Invitational (1/26) 6.45m/21-2 (t-1) Yanis David Hokie Invitational (1/19) 2:12.04 PR, MR Amanda Froeynes Razorback Invitational (1/25) 6.22m/20-5 (t-16) Kala Penn Hokie Invitational (1/19) 2:15.88 Kristine Akervold Razorback Invitational (1/25) 6.02m/19-9 Amanda Froeynes Tyson Invitational (2/8) 5.49m/18-0.25 Kristine Akervold Razorback Invitational (1/25) MILE Top Collegian: Danae Rivers, Penn State (4:29.47) TRIPLE JUMP School Record: Charlotte Browning, 2010 (4:31.24) Top Collegian: Marie-Josee Excel (13.78m/45-2.5) 4:43.36 Jessica Pascoe Razorback Invitational (1/26) School Record: Yanis David, 2018 (14.11m/46-3.5) 4:47.31 Imogen Barrett Iowa State Classic (2/9) 4:57.99 Grace Blair Iowa State Classic (2/9) 13.33m/43-8.75 (7) Yanis David Tyson Invitational (2/9) 5:06.38 Madison Morse Clemson Invitational (1/18) 13.23m/43-5 (11) Natricia Hooper Razorback Invitational (1/26) 5:06.83 Pamela O’Brien Clemson Invitational (1/18) 13.18m/43-3 (12) PR Asa Garcia Hokie Invitational (1/18) 12.65m/41-6 (t-50) Kala Penn Razorback Invitational (1/26) 3,000 METERS Top Collegian: Alicia Monson, Wisconsin (8:45.97) SHOT PUT School Record: Shelly Steely, 1985 (9:09.02) Top Collegian: Samantha Noennig, Arizona State (17.81m/58-5.25) 9:21.72 Jessica Pascoe Iowa State Classic (2/8) School Record: Mariam Kevkhishvili, 2010 (18.59m/61-0) 9:46.97 PR Morgan Hull Razorback Invitational (1/26) n/a 9:58.48 Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell Razorback Invitational (1/26) 10:04.31 Grace Blair Razorback Invitational (1/26) 10:13.53 Sophie Ebihara Razorback Invitational (1/26) WEIGHT THROW 10:24.98 Madison Morse Clemson Invitational (1/19) Top Collegian: Sade Olatoye, Ohio State (23.51m/77-1.75) School Record: Candice Scott, 2005 (24.21m/79-5.25) 18.49m/60-8 PR Amara Wiggan Hokie Invitational (1/18) 5,000 METERS Top Collegian: Ednah Kurgat, New Mexico (15:14.78) School Record: Jessica Pascoe, 2018 (15:34.76) PENTATHLON 15:34.76 (12) SR Jessica Pascoe BU Season Opener (12/1/18) Top Collegian: Aliyah Whisby, Georgia (4,372 points) 16:36.71 PR Morgan Hull Iowa State Classic (2/8) School Record: Brittany Harrell, 2014 (4,287 points) 17:16.68 Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell Iowa State Classic (2/8) 4,066 points (11) Amanda Froeynes Razorback Invitational (1/25) 3,528 points Kristine Akervold Razorback Invitational (1/25) 60-METER HURDLES Top Collegian: Chanel Brissett, Southern California (7.90) School Record: Bridgette Owens, 2015 (7.88) 8.66 Timetria Mitchell Clemson Invitational (1/18) 8.68 Brandee’ Johnson Tyson Invitational (2/8) 8.80 Kristine Akervold Clemson Invitational (1/18) 8.82 Amanda Froeynes Razorback Invitational (1/25)
WL - World Leader (X) - NCAA Ranking CR - Collegiate Record SR - School Record MR - Meet Record FR - Facility Record PR - Personal Record C - Converted Time
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 22 SEC Indoor Championships MEN’S INDOOR ALL-TIME TOP 10
60 Meters Mile 1. Grant Holloway 6.51 2019 Razorback Invitational (1/26) 1. Dumisane Hlaselo 3:56.84 2011 FloTrack Husky Classic (2/12) 2. Jeff Demps 6.52 2012 NCAA Championships (3/9) 2. Wesley Maiyo 4:00.34 1977 3. Terrell Wilks 6.59 2011 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/5) 3. Andrzej Jakubiec 4:00.68 2-11-95 4. Hugh Graham, Jr. 6.60 2015 SEC Championships (2/27) 4. Shane Stroup 4:01.21 2006 SEC Championships (2/26) Antwan Wright 6.60 2014 NCAA Championships (3/14) 5. Jeff Pigg 4:01.79 3-1-86 6. Ryan Clark 6.62 2019 Clemson Invitational (1/18) 6. Tom Nohilly 4:01.94 2-25-89 Hakim Sani Brown 6.62 2019 Clemson Invitational (1/18) 7. Steve Zieminski 4:02.06 2005 Florida Last Chance (3/3) Jeremy Hall 6.62 2010 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/6) 8. Jack Guyton 4:02.37 2017 Commodore Invitational (1/14) Ahmad Jasmine 6.62 2003 NCAA Championships (3/14) 9. Chris Duncan 4:02.75 2002 Gator Invitational (2/10) John Capel 6.62 1999 NCAA Championships (3/5) 10. Justin Taylor 4:03.31 2010 Alex Wilson Invitational (3/6)
60-Meter Hurdles 3,000 Meters 1. Grant Holloway 7.42 2018 Tiger Paw Invitational (2/9) 1. Dan Middleman 7:58.23 2-22-92 2. Eddie Lovett 7.50 2013 NCAA Championships (3/9) 2. Mark Parrish 7:59.72 2014 Razorback Invitational (2/1) 3. Josh Walker 7.66 2005 NCAA Championships (3/11) 3. Keith Brantley 8:00.04 1982 4. Yanick Hart 7.71 2016 SEC Championships (2/27) 4. Dumisane Hlaselo 8:00.43 2011 SEC Championships (2/26) 5. Cory Poole 7.73 2019 Razorback Invitational (1/26) 5. Jimmy Clark 8:05.75 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/24) 6. Dennis Martin 7.76 2009 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/7) 6. Steve Zieminski 8:08.01 2005 SEC Championships (2/26) Stephen Jones 7.76 2000 NCAA Championships (3/10) 7. Mike Williams 8:09.19 3-4-93 8. T.J. Nelson 7.79 1999 Virginia Tech Invitational (2/6) 8. Mike Mykytok 8:09.41 2-8-92 9. Kerron Clement 7.80 2004 SEC Championships (2/28) 9. Mark Sheehan 8:09.64 1983 10. Kallinka Pitt 7.81 2009 SEC Championships (2/28) 10. Henok Lechebo 8:10.46 2005 Iowa State Classic (2/12)
200 Meters 5,000 Meters 1. John Capel 20.26 2000 NCAA Championships (3/10) 1. Mark Parrish 13:41.87 2015 Iowa State Classic (2/13) 2. Dedric Dukes 20.34 2014 NCAA Championships (3/14) 2. Jimmy Clark 13:53.34 2016 Iowa State Classic (2/12) 3. Kerron Clement 20.40 2005 SEC Championships (2/27) 3. Mike Mykytok 13:59.52 1994 NCAA Championships (3/11) 4. Arman Hall 20.55 2014 NCAA Championships (3/14) 4. Dan Middleman 13:59.53 3-1-92 5. Kyle Farmer 20.57 2004 NCAA Championships (3/13) 5. Mike Bilyeu 14:05.56 1-22-88 6. Tony McQuay 20.61 2011 SEC Championships (2/27) 6. Eddie Garcia 14:06.17 2016 Iowa State Classic (2/12) 7. Willie Perry 20.62 2006 NCAA Championships (3/10) 7. Josh Izewski 14:06.67 2013 SEC Championships (2/24) 8. Calvin Smith 20.67 2010 NCAA Championships (3/12) 8. Keith Brantley 14:08.81 2-27-82 9. Grant Holloway 20.69 2019 Clemson Invitational (1/19) 9. Jeremy Criscione 14:09.05 2009 Tyson Invitational (2/14) 10. Dennis Mitchell 20.73 1998 NCAA Championships (3/11) 10. Trevor Foley 14:10.24 2019 Iowa State Classic (2/8)
400 Meters 4x400-Meter Relay 1. Kerron Clement 44.57 2005 NCAA Championships (3/12) 1. Kunle Fasasi, 3:01.43 2018 NCAA Championships (3/10) 2. Tony McQuay 45.21 2011 SEC Championships (2/27) Grant Holloway, Chantz Sawyers, Benjamin Lobo Vedel 3. Arman Hall 45.28 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) 4. Najee Glass 45.34 2015 Razorback Invitational (1/31) 2. Kunle Fasasi, 3:02.73 2017 SEC Championships (2/25) 5. Kunle Fasasi 45.57 2017 NCAA Championships (3/10) Grant Holloway, Eric Futch, TJ Holmes 6. Calvin Smith 45.61 2010 SEC Championships (2/28) 3. Benjamin Lobo Vedel, 3:03.17 2019 Tyson Invitational (2/9) 7. Hugh Graham, Jr. 45.67 2013 SEC Championships (2/24) Grant Holloway, Cory Poole, Chantz Sawyers 8. Rickey Harris 45.78 2001 NCAA Championships (3/10) 9. Tyrone Kemp 45.78 2-24-90 4. Najee Glass, 3:03.50 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) 10. Sekou Clarke 46.08 2006 NCAA Championships (3/10) Hugh Graham Jr., Dedric Dukes, Arman Hall 5. Sekou Clarke, 3:03.51 2005 NCAA Championships (3/12) Bernard Middleton, Stefan Pastor, Kerron Clement 800 Meters 6. Kunle Fasasi, 3:03.52 2017 NCAA Championships (3/11) 1. Andres Arroyo 1:46.20 2016 SEC Championships (2/27) Grant Holloway, Eric Futch, Ryan Clark 2. Mark Everett 1:46.28 1990 SEC Championships (2/24) 3. Sean Obinwa 1:47.22 2012 Texas A&M Challenge (1/28) 7. Eric Futch, 3:04.02 2016 SEC Championships (2/27) 4 Ryan Schnulle 1:47.29 2015 Iowa State Classic (2/14) Kunle Fasasi, Najee Glass, Arman Hall 5. Scott Peters 1:47.44 1992 NCAA Championships (3/14) 8. Najee Glass, 3:04.22 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/24) 6. Moise Joseph 1:47.78 2001 NCAA Championships (3/10) Hugh Graham Jr., Nick Uruburu, Arman Hall 7. Carlos Phillips 1:47.89 2008 Iowa State Classic (2/16) 9. Najee Glass, 3:04.28 2015 SEC Championships (2/28) 8. Jeremy Stallings 1:48.06 1996 NCAA Championships (3/9) Dedric Dukes, Nick Uruburu, Arman Hall 9. Stephen Adderley 1:48.70 2-8-92 10. Donnell Johnson 1:49.23 1996 10. Najee Glass, 3:04.31 2013 SEC Championships (2/24) Hugh Graham Jr., Leonardo Seymore, Dedric Dukes
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 23 SEC Indoor Championships MEN’S INDOOR ALL-TIME TOP 10
Distance Medley Relay Triple Jump 1. Ali Abiola, 9:32.84 2002 Alex Wilson Invitational (3/2) 1. Marquis Dendy 17.37m/57-0 2015 NCAA Championships (3/14) Chris Duncan, Moise Joseph, Stefan Pastor 2. Christian Taylor 17.36m/56-11.5 2011 SEC Championships (2/27) 3. Will Claye 17.32m/56-10 2011 NCAA Championships (3/12) 2. 9:33.86 1-29-95 4. KeAndre Bates 16.81m/55-2 2017 SEC Championships (2/25) 5. Omar Craddock 16.80m/55-1.5 2013 NCAA Championships (3/9) 3. Moise Joseph, 9:34.51 2001 NCAA Championships (3/9) 6. Clayton Brown 16.58m/54-6 2017 SEC Championships (2/25) Ali Abiola, Geno White, Chris Duncan 7. Shawn Akridge 16.26m/53-4 1987 8. Lester Scruggs 16.13m/52-11.25 2-9-85 4. Andres Arroyo, 9:36.44 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/23) 9. Tanner Cronic 16.04m/52-7.5 1-27-85 Nick Uruburu, Ryan Schnulle, Mark Parrish 10. Erik Newby 15.92m/52-2.75 2001 SEC Championships (2/25) 5. Shane Stroup, 9:37.11 2004 Florida Fast Times (3/6) Kerron Clement, Moise Joseph, Steve Zieminski Pole Vault 6. Tyler Cardillo, 9:38.95 2012 Texas A&M Challenge (1/27) 1. Mike Holloway 5.60m/18-4.5 1992 NCAA Championships (3/14) Hugh Graham Jr., Sean Obinwa, Matt Mizereck 2. Aaron Owens 5.40m/17-8.5 2017 Tyson Invitational (2/10) 7. 9:39.03 3-2-01 Paul Condron 5.40m/17-8.5 2003 Tyson Invitational (2/14) Brian DaCunha 5.40m/17-8.5 2003 SEC Challenge (1/25) 8. 9:39.42 2-13-94 5. Chip Heuser 5.35m/17-6.5 2004 Gator Invitational (2/1) David Watson 5.35m/17-6.5 3-9-86 7. Steve Ott 5.26m/17-3 2-14-88 9. Sam Ahrenholz, 9:39.49 2018 UCS Invitational (2/16) 8. Steve Hill 5.25m/17-2.75 2-9-97 Kyren Hollis, Justin Pacifico, Jack Guyton 9. Michael Hissam 5.21m/17-1 2000 Florida Fast Times (3/2) 10. Sam Ahrenholz, 9:40.05 2018 Razorback Invitational (1/26) 10. Jared Watkins 5.20m/17-0.75 2014 Virginia Tech Elite (2/7) Benjamin Lobo Vedel, Justin Pacifico, Jack Guyton Mike Morrison 5.20m/17-0.75 2007 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/20) Erik Noaksson 5.20m/17-0.75 3-4-94 Courtney Chambers 9:40.05 2000 Iowa State Classic (2/12) Geno White, Ali Abiola, Chris Duncan Shot Put High Jump 1. Stipe Zunic 21.11m/69-3.25 2015 NCAA Championships (3/14) 1. David Furman 2.30m/7-6.5 2000 Florida Intercollegiate (1/16) 2. Kemal Mesic 20.44m/67-0.75 2012 Texas A&M Challenge (1/28) 2. Mike Morrison 2.27m/7-5.25 2006 SEC Championships (2/26) 3. Wes Stockbarger 19.44m/63-9.5 2-14-07 Jim Pringle 2.27m/7-5.25 1-12-80 4. Dwight Johnson 19.23m/63-1.25 2-8-92 4. Joe Squittieri 2.26m/7-5 2003 SEC Championships (2/28) 5. Matt Simson 19.17m/62-10.75 2-26-94 6. Doc Luckie 18.91m/62-0.5 1979 5. Clayton Brown 2.25m/7-4.5 2017 Orange & Purple Classic (1/7) 6. Dwight Barbiasz 2.23m/7-3.75 2012 Virginia Tech Elite (2/4) 7. Connor Bandel 18.82m/61-9 2019 Virginia Tech Elite (2/2) 7. Frankie Hammond 2.22m/7-3.25 2012 SEC Championships (2/25) 8. John Turco 18.78m/61-7.5 2-16-86 8. Dedric Jones 2.21m/7-3 1-19-92 9. Beau Burroughs 18.53m/60-9.5 2008 SEC Championships (3/2) 9. Matt Vincent 2.19m/7-2.25 2003 Florida Intercollegiate (1/18) 10. Jeff Rubenstein 18.33m/60-1.75 2003 SEC Championships (2/28) 10. Jhonny Victor 2.18m/7-1.75 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) Weight Throw Long Jump 1. AJ McFarland 22.58m/74-1 2019 Virginia Tech Elite (2/1) 1. Marquis Dendy 8.28m/27-2 2015 NCAA Championships (3/13) 2. Thomas Mardal 22.28m/73-1.25 2019 Virginia Tech Elite (2/1) 3. Jeremy Postin 21.60m/70-10.5 2012 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/3) 2. Grant Holloway 8.13m/26-8.25 2018 NCAA Championships (3/9) Dion Bentley 8.13m/26-8.25 2-5-93 4. David Triassi 21.59m/70-10 2013 SEC Championships (2/23) 4. Will Claye 8.04m/26-4.5 2011 NCAA Championships (3/11) 5. Anders Eriksson 21.17m/69-5.5 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) KeAndre Bates 8.04m/26-4.5 2017 NCAA Championships (3/10) 6. Antonio Emperator 20.86m/68-5.25 2004 Florida Fast Times (3/6) 7. Kyle Strawn 20.05m/65-9.5 2015 Virginia Tech Elite (2/6) 6. Christian Taylor 8.02m/26-3.75 2009 Tyson Invitational (2/14) 7. Dominick Millner 8.01m/26-3.5 2-28-98 8. David Levin 19.27m/63-2.75 2014 Texas A&M Invitational (2/15) 8. Maurice Lewis 8.00m/26-3 2000 Gator Invitational (2/6) 9. Brian Woessner 18.92m/62-1 2000 Gator Invitational (2/6) 10. Paul Szawranskyj 18.39m/60-4 2-29-96 9. Mike Morrison 7.87m/25-10 2006 NCAA Championships (3/10) 10. Stephen Pina 7.84m/25-8.75 1-19-97 Heptathlon 1. Gray Horn 5,971 2012 Texas A&M Challenge 2. Mike Morrison 5,792 2008 NCAA Championships 3. Stefan Hommel 5,507 2008 United Heritage Invitational 4. Kayne Dakoski 5,273 2006 SEC Championships 5. Kurt Lee 5,123 2008 SEC Championships
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 24 SEC Indoor Championships WOMEN’S INDOOR ALL-TIME TOP 10
60 Meters Mile 1. Shayla Sanders 7.17 2016 Razorback Invitational (1/30) 1. Charlotte Browning 4:31.24 2010 Husky Classic (2/13) 2. Lakecia Ealey 7.23 2008 NCAA Championships (3/15) 2. Cory McGee 4:32.10 2013 Husky Classic (2/9) 3. Alishea Usery 7.29 2010 NCAA Championships (3/12) 3. Becki Wells 4:33.04 1997 NCAA Championships (3/8) 4. Niki Benjamin 7.30 2001 NCAA Championships (3/9) 4. Agata Strausa 4:36.39 2012 SEC Championships (2/26) 5. Kyra Jefferson 7.33 2016 Razorback Invitational (1/30) 5. Becky Greene 4:38.03 2014 Husky Classic (2/15) 6. Ebony Shotwell 7.34 2002 NCAA Championships (3/8) 6. Taylor Tubbs 4:41.43 2016 SEC Championships (2/27) 7. Darshay Davis 7.35 2012 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/3) 7. Kim Fisher 4:41.99 1-21-99 8. Destinee Gause 7.37 2013 Frank Sevigne Husker Invite (2/1) 8. Marny Westphal 4:42.03 1993 NCAA Championships (3/13) 9. Robin Reynolds 7.38 2016 Razorback Invitational (1/30) 9. Shelby Hayes 4:42.05 2012 FloTrack Husky Classic (2/11) 10. Nadine Palmer 7.40 2005 Clemson Invitational (1/22) 10. Elisabeth Bergh 4:42.26 2016 Iowa State Classic (2/13)
60-Meter Hurdles 3,000 Meters 1. Bridgette Owens 7.88 2015 NCAA Championships (3/14) 1. Shelly Steely 9:09.02 1-27-85 2. Andrea Bliss 8.17 2004 SEC Championships (2/28) 2. Cory McGee 9:10.48 2014 SEC Championships (2/28) 3. Skylar Ross-Ransom 8.18 2016 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/23) 3. Agata Strausa 9:15.70 2014 SEC Championships (2/28) 4. Brandee’ Johnson 8.26 2018 Clemson Invitational (1/19) 4. Beth Farmer 9:18.37 1984 NCAA Championships (3/9) 5. Ugonna Ndu 8.31 2013 SEC Championships (2/24) 5. Becky Greene 9:18.44 2014 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/25) 6. Timetria Mitchell 8.34 2017 Hokie Invitational (1/20) 6. Coralena Velsen 9:19.61 1993 NCAA Championships (3/13) 7. Ryann McEnany 8.40 2017 Razorback Invitational (1/28) 7. Joan Hammeren 9:20.10 2-7-87 8. Lorraine Graham 8.44 2013 SEC Championships (2/22) 8. Taylor Tubbs 9:21.36 2017 Razorback Invitational (1/28) 9. Michelle Mundy 8.46 2000 Penn State Qualifier (2/11) 9. Jessica Pascoe 9:21.72 2019 Iowa State Classic (2/8) 10. Cameal Rhule 8.48 2002 SEC Championships (2/22) 10. Charlotte Browning 9:21.77 2010 SEC Championships (2/27)
200 Meters 5,000 Meters 1. Kyra Jefferson 22.63 2015 NCAA Championships (3/14) 1. Jessica Pascoe 15:34.76 2018 BU Season Opener (12/1) 2. Robin Reynolds 23.10 2016 Tyson Invitational (2/13) 2. Rebecca Lowe 15:59.46 2010 Husky Invitational (2/12) 3. Natalie Knight 23.14 2008 NCAA Championships (3/14) 3. Taylor Tubbs 16:13.08 2017 Iowa State Classic (2/10) 4. Destinee Gause 23.22 2015 Tyson Invitational (2/14) 4. Florence Ngetich 16:15.18 2012 FloTrack Husky Classic (2/10) 5. Nadine Palmer 23.23 2007 NCAA Championships (3/9) 5. Tricia Clifford 16:24.40 2-28-87 6. Shayla Sanders 23.27 2014 NCAA Championships (3/14) 6. Genevieve LaCaze 16:26.81 2009 Alex Wilson Invitational (3/6) 7. Amber Robinson 23.35 2002 NCAA Championships (3/8) 7. Callie Cooper 16:30.66 2013 Husky Classic (2/8) 8. Anita Howard 23.44 1989 NCAA Championships (3/11) 8. Beth Farmer 16:31.70 1-27-85 9. Kisha Jett 23.45 2-21-97 9. Morgan Hull 16:36.71 2019 Iowa State Classic (2/8) 10. Lakecia Ealey 23.51 2008 SEC Championships (3/1) 10. Jacy Kruzel 16:40.79 2008 SEC Championships (3/2)
400 Meters 4x400-Meter Relay 1. Tiandra Ponteen 50.91 2005 NCAA Championships (3/12) 1. Brandee’ Johnson, 3:29.41 2018 NCAA Championships (3/10) 2. Sharrika Barnett 51.07 2018 NCAA Championships (3/10) Taylor Manson, Lauryn Ghee, Sharrika Barnett 3. Novlene Williams 51.55 2004 SEC Championships (2/29) 2. Robin Reynolds, 3:29.58 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/24) 4. Robin Reynolds 51.77 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) Destinee Gause, Kyra Jefferson, Claudia Francis 5. Kyra Jefferson 52.00 2015 SEC Championships (2/27) 6. Claudia Francis 52.39 2016 Tyson Invitational (2/13) 3. Robin Reynolds, 3:30.16 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) 7. Faith Rein 52.41 2003 NCAA Championships (3/14) Destinee Gause, Kyra Jefferson, Ebony Eutsey 8. Ebony Eutsey 52.48 2013 SEC Championships (2/23) 4. Robin Reynolds, 3:30.51 2016 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/23) Nadia Graham 52.48 2-22-97 Kyra Jefferson, Taylor Sharpe, Claudia Francis 10. Ebony Robinson 52.71 1995 NCAA Championships (3/11) 5. Tiandra Ponteen, 3:31.00 2004 SEC Championships (2/29) Kristina Bratton, Andrea Bliss, Novlene Williams 800 Meters 6. Taylor Sharpe, 3:31.17 2018 Clemson Invitational (1/20) 1. Hazel Clark 2:01.77 1999 NCAA Championships (3/6) Taylor Manson, Lauryn Ghee, Sharrika Barnett 2. Claudia Francis 2:04.39 2015 SEC Championships (2/27) 7. Ebony Eutsey, 3:31.54 2013 NCAA Championships (3/9) 3. Nekita Beasley 2:04.45 2002 SEC Championships (2/23) Destinee Gause, Robin Reynolds, Lanie Whittaker 4 Kristina Bratton 2:04.79 2002 SEC East Meet (1/26) 5. Melissa DeLeon 2:05.29 2002 SEC East Meet (1/26) 8. Taylor Manson, 3:31.64 2019 Tyson Invitational (2/9) Doneisha Anderson, Nikki Stephens, Sharrika Barnett 6. Kamille Bratton 2:05.44 2004 SEC Championships (2/28) 7. Charlotte Browning 2:05.50 2010 Jimmy Carnes Invitational (1/30) 9. Lanie Whittaker, 3:31.68 2013 Razorback Invitational (1/26) 8. Tamieka Grizzle 2:05.95 2000 SEC Championships (2/27) Destinee Gause, Kyra Jefferson, Ebony Eutsey 9. Lorain McKenzie 2:06.00 2008 Iowa State Classic (2/16) 10. Brandee’ Johnson, 3:31.94 2017 NCAA Championships (3/11) 10. Chris Crowther 2:06.88 2-16-86 Destinee Gause, Taylor Sharpe, Sharrika Barnett
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 25 SEC Indoor Championships WOMEN’S INDOOR ALL-TIME TOP 10
Distance Medley Relay Pole Vault 1. Agata Strausa, 10:58.77 2012 Columbia Last Chance (3/2) 1. Natalie Moser 4.30m/14-1.25 2007 NCAA Championships (3/10) Ebony Eutsey, Shelby Hayes, Cory McGee 2. Megan Westfall 4.15m/13-7.25 2002 NCAA Championships (3/8) 3. Chleo Canino 4.09m/13-5 2005 Florida Last Chance (3/3) 2. Becky Greene, 11:00.16 2014 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/24) 4. Laura Hawkins 4.00m/13-1.5 2001 SEC Championships (2/25) Ebony Eutsey, Agata Strausa, Cory McGee 5. Daisy Glasser 3.95m/12-11.5 2011 SEC Championships (2/27) 3. Genevieve LaCaze, 11:04.53 2012 Texas A&M Challenge (1/27) Dara Altman 3.95m/12-11.5 2006 Pepsi Invitational (2/5) Ebony Eutsey, Shelby Hayes, Cory McGee Andrea Salzano 3.95m/12-11.5 2003 SEC Challenge (1/25) 4. Becky Greene, 11:08.11 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) Stephanie Hood 3.95m/12-11.5 2002 SEC Championships (2/24) Loreal Curtis, Agata Strausa, Cory McGee 9. Caitlin Schuessler 3.85m/12-7.5 2013 SEC Championships (2/23) Lori Bowen 3.85m/12-7.5 2008 Rod McCravy Memorial (2/1) 5. Becky Greene, 11:08.19 2015 Rod McCravy Memorial (1/23) Chandra Lacombe 3.85m/12-7.5 2005 Gator Invitational (2/6) Robin Reynolds, Claudia Francis, Taylor Tubbs 6. 11:10.35 1997 NCAA Championships (3/8) Shot Put 7. Genevieve LaCaze, 11:11.92 2011 New Balance Collegiate (2/4) 1. Mariam Kevkhishvili 18.59m/61-0 2010 NCAA Championships (3/13) Ebony Eutsey, Shelby Hayes, Cory McGee 2. Kim Barrett 17.81m/58-5.25 2004 SEC Championships (2/29) 3. Liz Wanless 17.80m/58-4.75 2005 Florida Last Chance (3/3) 8. Agata Strausa, 11:12.12 2014 NCAA Championships (3/14) 4. Lloydricia Cameron 17.65m/57-11 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) Ebony Eutsey, Becky Greene, Cory McGee Candice Scott 17.65m/57-11 2005 NCAA Championships (3/11) 9. 11:12.98 2-10-96 6. Karen Freberg 16.90m/55-5.5 2004 NCAA Championships (3/13) 7. Keely Medeiros 16.83m/55-2.75 2010 Virginia Tech Qualifier (3/6) 8. Kristin Heaston 16.79m/55-1 1998 NCAA Championships (3/13) 10. 11:13.24 2-27-97 9. Akera Lathan 16.76m/55-0 2004 Hoosier Hills (2/20) 10. LaQuanda Cotten 16.29m/53-5.5 2004 Frank Sevigne Invite (2/7)
High Jump Weight Throw 1. Taylor Burke 1.87m/6-1.5 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) 1. Candice Scott 24.21m/79-5.25 2005 SEC Championships (2/27) 2. Liene Karsuma 1.85m/6-0.75 2008 Arkansas Last Chance (3/7) 2. Kim Barrett 22.95m/75-3.5 2004 NCAA Championships (3/12) Maria Galloni 1.85m/6-0.75 2-23-92 3. Erin Gilreath 22.04m/72-3.75 2003 NCAA Championships (3/15) 4. Krystle Moss 1.83m/6-0 2004 Tyson Invitational (2/13) 4. LaQuanda Cotten 22.00m/72-2.25 2004 Florida Intercollegiate (1/17) 5. Amanda Froeynes 1.79m/5-10.5 2018 Clemson Invitational (1/19) 5. Jukina Dickerson 21.86m/71-8.75 2004 NCAA Championships (3/12) Kathy Kilar 1.79m/5-10.5 2000 SEC Championships (2/26) 6. Jayla Bostic 21.36m/70-1 2014 SEC Championships (3/1) Heidi Mann 1.79m/5-10.5 2-3-85 7. Rachel Longfors 21.33m/69-11.75 2006 NCAA Championships (3/11) 8. Brittany Harrell 1.76m/5-9.25 2014 NCAA Championships (3/15) 8. Shawneise Williams 21.16m/69-5.25 2007 Florida Intercollegiate (1/13) Jerlene Cummings 1.76m/5-9.25 2-23-85 9. Fidela James 20.48m/67-2.25 2012 Don Kirby Elite (2/10) Lori Carroll 1.76m/5-9.25 2-3-85 10. Merilyn Brown 20.16m/66-1.75 2003 NCAA Championships (3/15)
Long Jump Pentathlon 1. Shara Proctor 6.67m/21-10.75 2010 Virginia Tech Elite (2/5) 1. Brittany Harrell 4,287 2014 NCAA Championships 2. Darrielle McQueen 6.51m/21-4.25 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) 2. Amanda Froeynes 4,199 2018 Clemson Invitational (1/19) 3. Yanis David 6.49m/21-3.5 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) 3. Lorraine Graham 4,010 2013 SEC Championships 4. Keyon Soley 6.39m/20-11.75 2001 SEC Quad (1/19) 4. Dorchelle Webster 3,999 1990 5. Robin Reynolds 6.38m/20-11.25 2014 UAB Blazer Invitational (1/10) 5. Nikki Stephens 3,920 2018 SEC Championships (2/24) 6. Dionne Rose 6.34m/20-9.75 2-22-92 6. Heidi Hertz 3,805 1976 7. Jernae Wright 6.32m/20-9 1998 NCAA Championships (3/13) 7. Christina Regan 3,743 2004 SEC Championships 8. Kim Schofield 6.31m/20-8.5 2-21-82 8. Kristine Akervold 3,528 2019 Razorback Invitational (1/25) 9. Shonnell Ferguson 6.24m/20-5.75 1980 9. Jenna Utecht 3,510 2006 SEC Championships (2/23) 10. Kala Penn 6.22m/20-5 2019 Hokie Invitational (1/19) 10. Amani Bryant 3,398 2010 SEC Championships Leah Kirklin 6.22m/20-5 1-17-93
Triple Jump 1. Yanis David 14.11m/46-3.5 2018 SEC Championships (2/25) 2. Ciarra Brewer 14.01m/45-11.75 2015 NCAA Championships (3/14) 3. Shara Proctor 13.88m/45-6.5 2010 Virginia Tech Elite (2/6) 4. Darrielle McQueen 13.61m/44-8 2016 SEC Championships (2/27) 5. Leah Kirklin 13.40m/43-11.75 1992 NCAA Championships (3/14) 6. Natricia Hooper 13.23m/43-5 2019 Razorback Invitational (1/26) 7. Asa Garcia 13.18m/43-3 2019 Hokie Invitational (1/18) 8. Yolanda Thompson 13.11m/43-0.25 2001 Gator Invitational (2/3) 9. Gissell Warner 12.97m/42-6.75 2015 Tyson Invitational (2/14) 10. Candace Cabey 12.80m/42-0 2007 Tyson Invitational (2/10)
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 26 SEC Indoor Championships TO WATCH Clayton Brown JR High Jump / Triple Jump St. Andrew, Jamaica • 2018 SEC Indoor Champion (triple jump); Fourth-place finisher at 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships (triple jump) • Second Division I man since 1994 to score in both high jump (t-5th) and triple jump (7th) at NCAA Indoors [2017] • Second man since 2005 to record top-2 finishes in both high jump (2nd) and triple jump (2nd) at SEC Outdoors [2018] • 2017 SEC Indoor Freshman Field Athlete of the Year; 2017 & 2018 SEC Outdoors silver medalist (high jump) • Indoor PRs - HJ: 2.25m (7-4.5) [‘17 - Clemson]; TJ: 16.58m (54-6) [‘17 SEC Indoors]
Ryan Clark SR 60m / 200m College Park, Ga. • Currently on the NCAA Indoors bubble, ranking tied for 14th in the 60 meters and 18th in the 200 meters • 2-time USTFCCCA Indoor All-American (60m - 2016; 4x400 relay - 2017) • Anchors Florida’s 4x100 relay outdoors (finished third at NCAA Outdoors last season) • Indoor PRs - 60m: 6.62 [2019 - Clemson]; 200m: 20.83 [2019 Tyson Invitational]
Kunle Fasasi SR 400m / 4x400 Oyo State, Nigeria • 7-time USTFCCCA All-American (ind. 400m--2017; out. 400m--2016; ind. 4x400--thrice; out. 4x400--2016, 2018) • Ran leadoff for 2018 NCAA Indoors bronze medalist (3:01.43), second for SEC Indoors runner-up 4x400 teams • Opening indoor season in 400m prelims, made 2018 SEC Indoors final • PRs - Ind. 400m: 45.57 [‘17 NCAA Indoors prelim]; Ind. 4x400: 45.93 [Jan. 20, 2018]; Out. 400m: 45.43 [‘16 Florida Relays]
Jack Guyton R-JR Mile / DMR Tampa, Fla. • Has finished fifth in the mile at last two SEC Indoor Championships • Finished fourth in the 1,500m at 2018 SEC Outdoor Championships • Could anchor Florida’s DMR (was anchor last year for team which ran 9:39.49 at the JDL Fast Track) • Indoor PRs - Mile: 4:02.37 [‘17 Vanderbilt]; 3,000m: 8:14.71 [‘17 Razorback Invite]
Grant Holloway JR 60m / 60mH / Long Jump / 4x400 Chesapeake, Va. • Could become first man in history to win three individual SEC titles • 60 Hurdles Collegiate Record Holder (7.42), holds season best of 7.43 (second-fastest tiem in collegiate history) • 4-time NCAA champion (60 hurdles, 110 hurdles--twice each -- 2nd man in Division I history to sweep two straight years) • 2-time SEC Indoor champion (60 hurdles -- third man in history to win consecutive titles; Eddie Lovett and Ron Bramlett) • 2-time 2018 SEC Outdoor Champion (110 hurdles; long jump -- 2nd man in history to win both -- Keith Talley, 1986-87) • 2018 NCAA Indoors, 2017 NCAA Outdoors long jump silver medalist (only man in Division I history with top-2 fin- ishes in high hurdles / long jump at either NCAA Championship) • Split 44.91 as second leg for third-fastest 4x400 relay team in indoor track and field history (3:01.43) • Indoor PRs - 60mH: 7.42 [‘18 Clemson]; 60m: 6.51 [‘19 Tyson Invite]; LJ: 8.13m (26-8.25) [‘18 NCAAs]; 4x400: 44.81 [‘17 NCAAs] Benjamin Lobo Vedel SO 200m / 400m / 4x400 Aalborg, Denmark • On the NCAA Indoors qualifying bubble in the 400m, ranking 19th nationally with a season best of 46.43 • Anchored Florida’s 2018 NCAA Indoors bronze medal relay (3:01.43 - third-fastest time in indoor track and field history) • Ran leadoff for Florida’s season-best relay time of 3:03.17 (No. 3 nationally, 14th-fastest time in collegiate history) • Indoor PRs - 400m: 46.14 [‘18 Razorback Invite]; 200m: 20.98 [‘19 Tyson Invite]; 4x400: 44.75 [‘18 NCAAs]
Cory Poole SO 60mH / 4x400 (alt.) East Orange, N.J. • PR and SB of 7.73 in the 60 hurdles ranks tied for eighth nationally, fifth in the SEC • Finished seventh at last year’s SEC Indoors (one of two freshmen to make the final) • 3rd Div. I freshman since 2002 to qualify for NCAA Outdoors in 110 and 400 hurdles (Amere Lattin, ‘16; Ken Ferguson, ‘03) • PRs - 60mH: 7.73 [‘19 Razorback Invite] 110mH: 13.68 [‘18 SEC Outdoors]; 400mH: 49.71 [‘18 USATF Juniors] Chantz Sawyers SO 200m / 400m / 4x400 Greensboro, N.C. • On the NCAA Indoors qualifying bubble in the 400m, ranking 20th nationally with a season best and indoor PR of 46.54 • Split a career-best 45.36 at NCAA Indoors as third leg for the third-fastest 4x400 in indoor track and field history (3:01.43) • All-SEC Indoor Second Team (4x400 relay, silver medalist -- split 45.50 seconds as third leg) • Indoor PRs - 400m: 46.54 [‘19 Tyson Invite]; 200m: 21.58 [‘18 Clemson Invite]; 4x400: 45.36 [‘18 NCAA Indoors]
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Kunle Fasasi - COON-lay fa-SAH-see Jack Guyton - GUY-ton
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 27 SEC Indoor Championships TO WATCH Sharrika Barnett SR 400m / 4x400 Orlando, Fla. • Season-best time of 52.81 ranks eighth nationally and second in the SEC • 10-time USTFCCCA All-American (ind. 400m--’17-‘18; ind. 4x400--thrice; out. 400m--’17-’18; outd. 4x400--thrice) • 2018 SEC Outdoor champion (400m) • 2018 All-SEC Outdoor 2nd Team (4x400 relay - silver medalist); 2018 All-SEC Indoor 2nd Team (400m - bronze medalist) • Split 50.11 on anchor leg for Florida’s 2018 NCAA Indoors bronze medal 4x400 relay team (3:29.41 -- school record) • PRs - Ind. 400m: 51.07 [2018 NCAA Indoors]; Out. 400m: 50.69 [‘18 SEC Outdoors - school record] Imogen Barrett FR Mile / DMR Queensland, Australia • Ranks seventh in the SEC in the mile (4:47.31), and could either anchor or lead off Florida’s DMR • 2017 Australian U20 Championships fifth-place 1,500 meters finisher • Two-time Australian U20 Championships fourth-place 800 meters finisher (2017, 2018) • PRs - Mile: 4:47.31 [Iowa State Classic]; 1,500m: 4:23.42 [HS]; Out. 800m: 2:08.17 [Iowa State Classic] Yanis David SR Long Jump / Triple Jump Lamentin, Guadeloupe • No. 7-ranked indoor and outdoor triple jumper in NCAA history (cracked all-time indoor list at 2018 SEC Indoors) • 2-time NCAA Indoor Championships triple jump runner-up (2017-18); 2018 NCAA Outdoors runner-up • 2-time NCAA Outdoor Championships triple jump bronze medalist (2016-17) • 2-time SEC Indoors triple jump runner-up (2017-18), 2-time SEC Outdoors triple jump runner-up (2017-18) • 2018 SEC Outdoors long jump runner-up; 2017 European U23 Championships gold medalist (long jump) • Indoor PRs - TJ: 14.11m (46-3.5) [‘18 SECs]; LJ: 6.49m (21-3.5) [‘18 SECs] Amanda Froeynes SO Pentathlon Tonsberg, Norway • 2018 All-SEC Indoor 2nd Team (Pentathlon - bronze); 2018 All-SEC Outdoor 2nd Team (Heptathlon - bronze medalist) • Fifth-place finisher in the heptathlon at 2018 NCAA Outdoors • Set a full second PR in the 800m at the end of the 2019 Razorback Invitational pentathlon competition • Indoor PRs - Pent: 4,199 pts.; 800m: 2:12.04; LJ: 6.04m (19-9.75); HJ: 1.79m (5-10.5); 60mH: 8.76; SP: 12.21m (40-0.75) Morgan Hull R-SR 5k / 3k Wellington, Fla. • Ranks third in the SEC in the 5k and 19th in the 3k entering the SEC Indoor Championships • Set personal records of 28-plus seconds (5k) and 24-plus seconds (3k) this season • Finished 11th overall at SECs and 70th overall at NCAA Championships during cross country season • Indoor PRs - 5,000m: 16:36.71 [‘19 Iowa State Classic]; 3,000m: 9:46.97 [‘19 Razorback Invite]
Taylor Manson SO 400m / 4x400 East Lansing, Mich. • 5th-place finisher at SEC Outdoors (top freshman); finished 6th at SEC Indoors (one of four freshmen finalists) • Split 51.89 on second leg for Florida’s NCAA Indoors bronze medal 4x400 relay team (3:29.41 - school record) • 2018 All-SEC Outdoor 2nd Team (4x400 - silver medalist; leadoff) • PRs - Ind. 400m: 53.20 [‘18 Razorback Invite]; Out. 400m: 51.84 [‘18 NCAA East Preliminary] Jessica Pascoe R-JR 5k / 3k New South Wales, Australia • Ranks 12th nationally, leads the SEC by 37-plus seconds in the 5k (15:34.76 - PR by one minute and 22-plus seconds) • Ranks fourth in the SEC in the 3k (9:21.72 - PR by 15-plus seconds) • Won the SEC title and garnered All-America honors (32nd overall) during this past cross country season • Finished seventh in the 10,000m at 2018 SEC Outdoors (was the first time in her life she ran a 10,000m race) • Indoor PRs - 5,000m: 15:34.76 [‘19 BU Opener - school record]; 3,000m: 9:21.72 [‘19 Iowa State Classic] Gabrielle Wilkinson FR 800m / DMR Wynnewood, Pa. • Ranks eighth in the SEC and second among SEC freshmen in the 800m • 2018 New Balance Nationals Outdoor silver medalist (800m); 2017 USATF Juniors bronze medalist (800m) • Expected to run for Florida’s DMR team; could run any leg except for 400m • Indoor PRs - 800m: 2:06.87 [HS]; Mile: 4:42.94 [HS]
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Sharrika Barnett - SHA-ree-kah Imogen Barrett - IM-oh-gin Yanis David - YAH-niss Jessica Pascoe - PASS-co
2019 Gators Track & Field Notes 28 SEC Indoor Championships