Florida Gators women finish second at NCAA outdoor championships

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Florida Gators women finish second at NCAA outdoor championships
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The Florida Gators women's track and field team secured second place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships held on June 13. They accumulated 43 points, marking their fourth time as national runners-up and their eighth top-five finish since 2010. Alida van Daalen highlighted the event by winning the national title in the discus with a record throw of 216 feet, 6 inches. Coach Mike Holloway praised the team's dedication throughout the competition. Other notable performances included Gabrielle Matthews, who earned All-American honors in both the 100 meters and 200 meters, and several teammates who also achieved All-American finishes in various events.

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  • Florida Gators finished second to Georgia at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
  • Alida van Daalen won the discus national title with a record throw.
  • Gabrielle Matthews earned All-American honors in both sprint events.
  • The Gators accumulated 43 points during the championship.
  • Florida has eight top-five finishes since 2010.
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Florida Gators women finished second at the NCAA Outdoor Championships as Alida van Daalen won a national title with record throw in the discus.

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