Track and Field
Main article: Florida Gators track and fieldThe Florida Gators men's track and field team has won six Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships, and four SEC Outdoor Championships. After being the runner-up in both in both the NCAA indoor and outdoor meets in 2009, the men's team won both the 2010 and 2011 NCAA men's indoor track and field championships.
The women's track and field team won the NCAA Indoor Championship in 1992. In addition, the women's team has won six SEC Indoor Championships, and four SEC Outdoor Championships.
The head coach for the track and field program is Mike Holloway, and he is responsible for both the men's and women's teams. The assistant coaches are Steve Lemke, Todd Morgan and Brian O'Neal.
The Gators men's and women's track and field teams hold their outdoor home meets at Percy Beard Track, which is part of James G. Pressly Stadium.
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