41 Gators representing 21 nations earned four 2024 medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) so far in 2024 Olympics competition.
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PARIS, France – 11 Gator connections saw action in six different Olympic events throughout Saturday’s events.
Golf
Swimming
Men’s 1500m Freestyle Prelims:
Defending Olympic champion Bobby Finke, advanced to Sunday’s final after posting a time of 14:45.31. The American finished second in his heat after exchanging the lead with Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi throughout the race. Finke is seeded sixth overall heading into tomorrow’s afternoon final.
Men’s 100m Butterfly Final:
Track and Field
Men’s 100m – Round one
Hakim Sani Brown (Japan) advanced to the 100m semifinals with a 10.02 time, good for second in his heat and an automatic qualification. His heat-best reaction time (time from the starter pistol to first move) put him in excellent position, and he executed his sprint to perfection.
Wanya McCoy (Bahamas) placed fifth in heat 6 with a 10.24 time, not qualifying for the Semifinal sprint tomorrow. McCoy will also represent the Bahamas in the 200m, with round one slated for Monday at 1:55 p.m.
Basketball
3×3 Basketball
Soccer
Look for other Gators in Friday Olympic action in basketball, men’s golf and swimming.
Gators at The Games
Daily Schedule of Action for August 3, 2024
| Gator | Sport | Country | Event | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Finke | Swimming | USA | Heat: Men’s 1500m Freestyle | Advanced to Final: 6th | 14:45.31 |
| Josh Liendo | Swimming | Canada | Final: Men’s 100m Butterfly | ||
| Hakim Sani Brown | Track and Field | Japan | Round one, Heat 4: Men’s 100m | Advanced to Semifinal: 2nd | 10.02 |
| Wanya McCoy | Track and Field | Bahamas | Round one, Heat 6: Men’s 100m | 5th | 10.24 |
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