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Track and Field

Harris reached 2.09m before failing to achieve the 2.13m jump. Photo by Morgan Purvis

One step away from Rio

Mark Judson • Jul 9, 2016

Bobby Harris, a UNF sophomore, edged his way into the final round of Olympic qualifying Friday night in Eugene, OR. Harris was one of 26 athletes competing in the men's high jump competition, and placed...

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Sophomore Bobby Harris is the first active Osprey to qualify for the Olympic Trials. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Osprey to compete at Olympic Trials

Will Weber • Jul 6, 2016

Bobby Harris, a sophomore high-jumper at UNF, will compete in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials on July 8-9, in Eugene, OR. Harris is the first-ever active UNF athlete to qualify for the Olympic Trials....

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Two sets of twins bring UNF recognition on the track and in the class

Two sets of twins bring UNF recognition on the track and in the class

Will Weber • Jun 7, 2016
You’ve got two-hours of cardio training every morning during the week, strength training in the afternoons, a 15 mile run on Saturdays and eight track meets sprinkled throughout the spring semester. How would YOUR grades be looking?
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Harris attempts a jump at the East Prelims Photo by Morgan Purvis

UNF represented by four athletes at NCAA East Preliminaries

Will Weber • May 31, 2016
Four North Florida track and field athletes competed at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field East Preliminaries this weekend, but none were able to post scores high enough to qualify for the NCAA Championships, thus ending their seasons.
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Nick Morken. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Ospreys bring home six gold medals, finish second overall in the conference championship

Will Weber • May 23, 2016
The Ospreys brought home six individual, first-place medals at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship meet at Hodges Stadium, but the team fell just short of gold with a second-place finish.
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The Osprey women have now won five-consecutive matches after shutting out Kennesaw State. Photo by Joslyn Simmons

Osprey Weekend Recap

Joslyn Simmons • Apr 5, 2016
The Ospreys competed on the tennis courts, softball field and track during a busy weekend.
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Freshman Fynn Timm won the 300m steeplechase for the Ospreys this weekend. Photo by Emily Woodbury

Track and field starts outdoor season hot

Rachel Cazares • Mar 30, 2016
The racing Ospreys had an impressive showing during the first outdoor meet of the year on Friday at the UNF Spring Break Invitational.
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Freshman Logan Poteet cranks out a 4:14 one mile at the indoor conference championships, taking first. Photo taken by Hope Schneider.

UNF Track and Field dominates indoor conference championships

Rachel Cazares • Feb 29, 2016
The men's track team placed 2nd and women's track team placed 3rd in the Atlantic Sun Indoor Track and Field Championships.
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With a time of 35:30.61, it is the third fastest time of Meyer's career. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Competing with the best: NCAA Division I Track and Field East Preliminary

Joslyn Simmons • Jun 2, 2015
Ospreys took home accolades and two track athletes set the third fastest times in their careers.
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UNF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll was seen at The Flats early this morning with UNFPD officers. Photo courtesy resident of The Flats

Gunshot, punch result in two arrests: one a UNF track athlete

Connor Spielmaker • Mar 7, 2015
UNF Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll was seen at The Flats early this morning with UNFPD officers. A witness said he heard a fight had broken out inside a building where UNF men’s basketball players allegedly live.
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Elle Baker flies through 3000m steeplechase at the NCAA Division 1 Track & Field East Preliminary

Brandon Thigpen • Jun 2, 2014
Elle Baker, the only Osprey competing at the NCAA Division 1 Track & Field East Preliminary, placed 10th in the 3000m steeplechase and 31st overall of the 48 competing.
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Photos from NCAA Track & Field Championship East Prelim

Joshua Brangenberg • Jun 2, 2014
Here are some photos to recap the events of this weekend's NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship East Preliminary competition at Hodges Stadium.
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