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Impact of removing wrestling from Olympics may be greater than expected
By Elizabeth Beisel on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 2:53 pm
The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has voted to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games.
Olympic committee considers Newberry archery facility as 2016 training site
By Kelly Price and Shane Chernoff on December 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 4, 2012 at 9:39 am
The United States Olympic Committee was in North Central Florida Monday, visiting Newberry’s Easton Sports Complex to consider its archery facility for a role as an official Olympic training site for the 2016 summer games.
Meet another former Olympian living in Gainesville: Byron Dyce
By Stephanie Denardo on July 30th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm
In the past week or so, WUFT-FM has tried to put a local spin on the London 2012 Olympic games. The world will find out who the best athletes are and who will go home disappointed. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports [...]
Gainesville man who competed in Olympics looks at upcoming games
By Robert Lopez on July 25th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:34 pm
On Tuesday we talked to a University of Florida graduate living in London about how the Olympics will affect the residents of the city. Today WUFT-FM’s Robert Lopez spoke with former Olympian, track announcer, jazz guitarist, who’s been living in Gainesville [...]
UF alum lives in London, says Olympics put stress on city
By Tom Krynski on July 24th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm
Thousands of people are arriving in London for the 2012 summer Olympic games, with the opening ceremonies scheduled for Friday. While there’s excitement for the competition, and a strong connection with the University of Florida with athletes and the marching [...]
Gators ready to cross the pond
By Alexys Martinez on July 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 9:40 pm
The University of Florida marching band is just weeks away from its debut at the Summer Olympics. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Alexys Martinez spoke with the Director of the Gator Marching Band, Jay Watkins, who says the band is honored to attend [...]
