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Posted on 6/9/23 at 11:09 pm to Alabama_Fan
Posted on 6/9/23 at 11:09 pm to Alabama_Fan
Took 2nd place too!
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Posted on 6/9/23 at 11:11 pm to Alabama_Fan
Mercy medals again!
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Posted on 6/11/23 at 6:01 am to Alabama_Fan
Alabama’s Chris Robinson Wins Track and Field’s First 400-Meter Hurdle Individual NCAA Title
Robinson broke the facility record and UA’s school record (48.12) en route to the Crimson Tide’s first outdoor, individual national title since 2021 and a program-first, individual win in the 400-meter hurdles
AUSTIN, Texas – On the final night of Alabama track and field's 2023 outdoor season, 400-meter hurdler Chris Robinson became the first UA student-athlete to win an individual NCAA Outdoor title since 2021, and the first to ever win in the event itself. En route to the historic finish, Robinson broke the Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium facility record, as well as Alabama's school record (48.12).
His legendary, 48.12 finish was the fastest collegiate time of the year, and also moves the NCAA champion to No. 6 all-time, collegiately. The feat marked the fourth time this season alone that Robinson shortened Alabama's school record in the event. Not to be overlooked was teammate Corde Long who finished as the event's national runner-up, securing the Crimson Tide a one-two finish. Similar to Robinson, Long also clocked a personal best (48.53) en route to his silver-medal finish.
In Alabama's opening event and lone field event of the day, Alan de Falchi earned second team All-America honors after his 60.44-meter attempt (198-3) secured him a ninth-place finish in the discus. De Falchi's 60.44-meter throw came on his last attempt and helped propel him into the event's final round, securing his top-nine finish.
Immediately following the celebrations of Robinson and Long, Ugandan sprinter Tarsis Orogot toed the line next for the Tide, clocking 20.03 in the 200-meter final to secure a fifth-place finish and help secure his first team All-America honor.
Around 45 minutes later, Long, Orogot and Robinson teamed up with Khaleb McRae as the guys returned to the track for the 4x400-meter relay. The squad clocked 3:00.81 to earn a fourth-place finish – the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive top-five finish of the night.
After the conclusion of the men's competition at the national meet, Alabama finished eighth with 27 points.
Robinson broke the facility record and UA’s school record (48.12) en route to the Crimson Tide’s first outdoor, individual national title since 2021 and a program-first, individual win in the 400-meter hurdles
AUSTIN, Texas – On the final night of Alabama track and field's 2023 outdoor season, 400-meter hurdler Chris Robinson became the first UA student-athlete to win an individual NCAA Outdoor title since 2021, and the first to ever win in the event itself. En route to the historic finish, Robinson broke the Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium facility record, as well as Alabama's school record (48.12).
His legendary, 48.12 finish was the fastest collegiate time of the year, and also moves the NCAA champion to No. 6 all-time, collegiately. The feat marked the fourth time this season alone that Robinson shortened Alabama's school record in the event. Not to be overlooked was teammate Corde Long who finished as the event's national runner-up, securing the Crimson Tide a one-two finish. Similar to Robinson, Long also clocked a personal best (48.53) en route to his silver-medal finish.
In Alabama's opening event and lone field event of the day, Alan de Falchi earned second team All-America honors after his 60.44-meter attempt (198-3) secured him a ninth-place finish in the discus. De Falchi's 60.44-meter throw came on his last attempt and helped propel him into the event's final round, securing his top-nine finish.
Immediately following the celebrations of Robinson and Long, Ugandan sprinter Tarsis Orogot toed the line next for the Tide, clocking 20.03 in the 200-meter final to secure a fifth-place finish and help secure his first team All-America honor.
Around 45 minutes later, Long, Orogot and Robinson teamed up with Khaleb McRae as the guys returned to the track for the 4x400-meter relay. The squad clocked 3:00.81 to earn a fourth-place finish – the Crimson Tide's fourth consecutive top-five finish of the night.
After the conclusion of the men's competition at the national meet, Alabama finished eighth with 27 points.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:13 pm to Alabama_Fan
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Former Alabama Track and Field Head Coach Harvey Glance and Hall of Famer Passes Away
Glance both won and coached athletes to Olympic gold during his legendary track and field career
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former University of Alabama head men's track and field coach and Alabama Sports Hall of Famer Harvey Glance has passed away.
"I was deeply saddened to hear of Harvey Glance's passing," current Alabama track and field head coach Dan Waters said. "Harvey left a lasting mark on our program and the sport of track and field as a whole. He impacted so many people in the track world, and his spirit will always live with us. He was such a charismatic person and always left a positive impact on everyone he encountered over the years. Harvey was a true legend in the sport."
A world-record holder in both the 100-meter and 100-yard dash during his illustrious career as an athlete, Glance as a three-time United States Olympian, winning gold in 1976, He also earned gold at the World Championships and the Pan-American Games.
The Phenix City, Ala., native spent 19 years as a collegiate head coach, including 13 (1997-2011) at The University of Alabama, leading his student-athletes to 181 All-American honors and nine individual NCAA titles. During his Alabama tenure, he led the Crimson Tide to 10 top-10 team finishes at the NCAA Championships, including a program-best runner-up national indoor finish in 2002. Outside of his college coaching career, Glance coached multiple Olympians, including three-time 400-meter medalist Kirani James.
In 1996, Glance was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was named one of the top-100 State of Alabama's Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century. His 27th-place ranking was based on his career statistics, level of achievements, competition and longevity. Glance was also No. 23 on Sports Illustrated's list of the 50 Greatest Sports Figures from the State of Alabama.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 1:42 pm to Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 6/24/23 at 9:00 pm to Alabama_Fan
Alabama Soccer Incoming Freshman Kierson McDonald was Named Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year
McDonald helped lead her high school team to a 7A semifinal final appearance this season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama incoming defender and freshman Kierson McDonald was named the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year, the organization announced this week.
McDonald led the Oak Mountain High School Eagles to a 22-4 record this season and a 7A semifinals appearance. The high school senior scored 31 goals, and 15 assists, to earn First-Team All-State honors.
McDonald helped lead her high school team to a 7A semifinal final appearance this season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama incoming defender and freshman Kierson McDonald was named the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year, the organization announced this week.
McDonald led the Oak Mountain High School Eagles to a 22-4 record this season and a 7A semifinals appearance. The high school senior scored 31 goals, and 15 assists, to earn First-Team All-State honors.
Posted on 7/1/23 at 10:15 am to Alabama_Fan
Alabama Hires Michael White as Swimming and Diving Assistant Coach
White joins the coaching staff after serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin during the 2022-23 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head swimming and diving coach Margo Geer announced the hiring of Michael White as an assistant coach on Friday.
White joins an impressive Crimson Tide coaching staff, which includes newly hired associate head coach Andrew Hodgson as well as returning associate head coach Reed Fujan, diving coach Beau Bunn and assistant coach Roman Willets.
"We are excited to welcome Michael to our coaching staff," Geer said. "He has a dynamic and energetic personality that will not only fit in with our staff, but will help make our program better. He brings great energy and is both driven and determined in everything he does. He will serve as a great mentor for our student-athletes."
White most recently worked as a volunteer assistant with the University of Wisconsin (2022-23), where he helped lead the women's program to its best NCAA finish since 2017. Additionally, he served as an assistant senior coach with the Madison Aquatics Club (2022-23) after making his coaching debut as a volunteer assistant coach for Juniata College (2019-21).
"I am thrilled to be joining the Alabama swimming and diving staff," White said. "I can't thank Coach Margo enough for giving me this opportunity. This University is special in that excellence is not only the goal, but the expectation. So for me, getting the chance to have an impact on these student-athletes is a real honor. I can't wait to get to Tuscaloosa and get to work. Roll Tide!"
White joins the coaching staff after serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin during the 2022-23 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head swimming and diving coach Margo Geer announced the hiring of Michael White as an assistant coach on Friday.
White joins an impressive Crimson Tide coaching staff, which includes newly hired associate head coach Andrew Hodgson as well as returning associate head coach Reed Fujan, diving coach Beau Bunn and assistant coach Roman Willets.
"We are excited to welcome Michael to our coaching staff," Geer said. "He has a dynamic and energetic personality that will not only fit in with our staff, but will help make our program better. He brings great energy and is both driven and determined in everything he does. He will serve as a great mentor for our student-athletes."
White most recently worked as a volunteer assistant with the University of Wisconsin (2022-23), where he helped lead the women's program to its best NCAA finish since 2017. Additionally, he served as an assistant senior coach with the Madison Aquatics Club (2022-23) after making his coaching debut as a volunteer assistant coach for Juniata College (2019-21).
"I am thrilled to be joining the Alabama swimming and diving staff," White said. "I can't thank Coach Margo enough for giving me this opportunity. This University is special in that excellence is not only the goal, but the expectation. So for me, getting the chance to have an impact on these student-athletes is a real honor. I can't wait to get to Tuscaloosa and get to work. Roll Tide!"
Posted on 7/1/23 at 3:07 pm to Alabama_Fan
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White most recently worked as a volunteer assistant with the University of Wisconsin
Hell yeah, another home run hire by Byrne
Posted on 7/2/23 at 9:25 am to MoarKilometers
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Alabama Swim & Dive@AlabamaSwimDive·14h
Bronze Medal
UA Record
What a swim from Kensey McMahon, who went 16:07.78 in the 1500m freestyle!
#RollTide
Posted on 7/2/23 at 9:35 pm to Alabama_Fan
More info via the link
2022 ACC CHAMPION LIBERTY WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (SwimSwam)
On Friday, former Louisville swimmer Liberty Williams announced via Instagram that she would transfer to the University of Alabama. She will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Crimson Tide.
“I chose Bama after some great conversations with coach Margo and the staff, where I could see the commitment to the individual person and the progression of the program,” Williams told SwimSwam. “I am very excited to work with coach Reed [Fujan] and coach Andy [Hodgson] in distance group and all of the staff on deck. Margo, staff and team have some big goals and I can’t wait to chase them alongside the team.”
Williams is a two-time NCAA. All-American in the 1650 free and the 2022 ACC Champion in the same event.
2022 ACC CHAMPION LIBERTY WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (SwimSwam)
On Friday, former Louisville swimmer Liberty Williams announced via Instagram that she would transfer to the University of Alabama. She will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Crimson Tide.
“I chose Bama after some great conversations with coach Margo and the staff, where I could see the commitment to the individual person and the progression of the program,” Williams told SwimSwam. “I am very excited to work with coach Reed [Fujan] and coach Andy [Hodgson] in distance group and all of the staff on deck. Margo, staff and team have some big goals and I can’t wait to chase them alongside the team.”
Williams is a two-time NCAA. All-American in the 1650 free and the 2022 ACC Champion in the same event.
Posted on 7/10/23 at 9:04 am to Alabama_Fan
MEET RECAP: Alabama Track and Field, 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
Quanesha Burks (women’s long jump), Daniel Haugh (men’s hammer throw) and Shelby McEwen (men’s high jump) all earned second-place finishes to highlight the Crimson Tide’s showing at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
EUGENE, Ore. – The Alabama track and field program saw three of its alumni earn second-place finishes at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships this weekend at the renowned Hayward Field.
NCAA champion and All-American Quanesha Burks used a 6.82-meter performance (22-4.50) in the women's long jump to secure her second-place finish. In the men's hammer, SEC champion and All-American Daniel Haugh launched a season-best, 77.24-meter throw (253-5) before NCAA champion and All-American Shelby McEwen earned a second-place finish of his own in the men's high jump (2.26m | 7-5), also a season-best.
With their top-two finishes, the three 2020 Olympians have all but solidified themselves a spot on the U.S. World Team for the 2023 World Athletics Championships (Aug. 19-27) in Budapest, as well as the 2023 Pan American Games (Oct. 20-Nov. 5) in Santiago, Chile.
Final Results
Quanesha Burks (women’s long jump), Daniel Haugh (men’s hammer throw) and Shelby McEwen (men’s high jump) all earned second-place finishes to highlight the Crimson Tide’s showing at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships
EUGENE, Ore. – The Alabama track and field program saw three of its alumni earn second-place finishes at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships this weekend at the renowned Hayward Field.
NCAA champion and All-American Quanesha Burks used a 6.82-meter performance (22-4.50) in the women's long jump to secure her second-place finish. In the men's hammer, SEC champion and All-American Daniel Haugh launched a season-best, 77.24-meter throw (253-5) before NCAA champion and All-American Shelby McEwen earned a second-place finish of his own in the men's high jump (2.26m | 7-5), also a season-best.
With their top-two finishes, the three 2020 Olympians have all but solidified themselves a spot on the U.S. World Team for the 2023 World Athletics Championships (Aug. 19-27) in Budapest, as well as the 2023 Pan American Games (Oct. 20-Nov. 5) in Santiago, Chile.
Final Results
Posted on 7/12/23 at 2:31 pm to Alabama_Fan
Women's World Cup will see Alabama likely maintain it's streak going back to 2011 of alumni competing at the tournament.
Rachel Brown ENGLAND (2011)
Celia Jiménez SPAIN (2015)*
Celia Jiménez SPAIN (2019)
Merel van Dongen HOLLAND (2019)
Merel van Dongen HOLLAND (2023)
Riley Tanner PANAMA (2023)
*as an current Alabama athlete
Rachel Brown ENGLAND (2011)
Celia Jiménez SPAIN (2015)*
Celia Jiménez SPAIN (2019)
Merel van Dongen HOLLAND (2019)
Merel van Dongen HOLLAND (2023)
Riley Tanner PANAMA (2023)
*as an current Alabama athlete
Posted on 7/15/23 at 10:54 am to Lordofwrath88
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Women's World Cup will see Alabama likely maintain it's streak going back to 2011 of alumni competing at the tournament.
Rachel Brown ENGLAND (2011)
Was also on England's 2007 roster, and started at least their first game, vs us. LINK to 07 WC rosters 4 moar years! 4 moar years!
Posted on 7/21/23 at 7:53 am to MoarKilometers
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Alabama will have two former players competing on the international stage this week as Merel van Dongen and Riley Tanner ready for the 2023 FIFA World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.
Both van Dongen and the Netherlands will make their third World Cup appearance as the former Alabama midfielder competed for her home country in both the 2015 and 2019 tournaments. Tanner will represent Panama in the country's World Cup debut when the team kicks off this week.
Posted on 7/25/23 at 5:06 pm to Alabama_Fan
UNCW head swimming and diving coach Bobby Guntoro has announced the addition of Gavrilo Blijden as diving coach for the Seahawks for the 2023-24 season.
“I am very excited to welcome Gavrilo Blijden to the Seahawk family as our new head diving coach,” said Guntoro. “We took our time during the search and he is the right fit. His warm personality, enthusiastic, and driven mentality will bring an immediate impact to our program.”
Blijden comes to the Seahawks following three seasons on the staff at Alabama, where he served as an assistant under the direction of former UNCW diving coach Beau Bunn during the 2022-23 season. He joined the UA staff as a volunteer (2020-21) and served as the interim diving coach his second season (2021-22) and moved into a graduate assistant role that same season.
While with the Crimson Tide, Blijden helped Kevin Li to All-America honors on the 1-meter board and Mohamed Farouk to an NCAA Championship appearance. Tanesha Lucoe earned silver medal honors on the platform at the SEC Championships.
As a student-athlete, Blijden attended East Carolina and helped the Pirates to the 2020 American Athletic Conference championship. The Willemstad, Curacao, native earned the program’s Coaches Award as a senior and served as team captain. He also earned CSCAA Scholar All-America honors during his career.
Blijden started his collegiate career at Indian River State College, leading team to back-to-back NJCAA titles in 2017 and 2018. Blijden won the 2018 NJCAA 3-meter championship off the 3-meter board. He was also named the NJCAA Diver of the Year in 2018 and served as team captain that same year.
After earning his associated degree in biology from Indiana River State in 2018, Blijden earned his bachelor’s degree in health promotion and education in 2020 from East Carolina and a master’s degree in public health in 2023 from Alabama.
“I am very excited to welcome Gavrilo Blijden to the Seahawk family as our new head diving coach,” said Guntoro. “We took our time during the search and he is the right fit. His warm personality, enthusiastic, and driven mentality will bring an immediate impact to our program.”
Blijden comes to the Seahawks following three seasons on the staff at Alabama, where he served as an assistant under the direction of former UNCW diving coach Beau Bunn during the 2022-23 season. He joined the UA staff as a volunteer (2020-21) and served as the interim diving coach his second season (2021-22) and moved into a graduate assistant role that same season.
While with the Crimson Tide, Blijden helped Kevin Li to All-America honors on the 1-meter board and Mohamed Farouk to an NCAA Championship appearance. Tanesha Lucoe earned silver medal honors on the platform at the SEC Championships.
As a student-athlete, Blijden attended East Carolina and helped the Pirates to the 2020 American Athletic Conference championship. The Willemstad, Curacao, native earned the program’s Coaches Award as a senior and served as team captain. He also earned CSCAA Scholar All-America honors during his career.
Blijden started his collegiate career at Indian River State College, leading team to back-to-back NJCAA titles in 2017 and 2018. Blijden won the 2018 NJCAA 3-meter championship off the 3-meter board. He was also named the NJCAA Diver of the Year in 2018 and served as team captain that same year.
After earning his associated degree in biology from Indiana River State in 2018, Blijden earned his bachelor’s degree in health promotion and education in 2020 from East Carolina and a master’s degree in public health in 2023 from Alabama.
Posted on 7/27/23 at 7:19 pm to Alabama_Fan
Margo just letting the team fall apart. Huge sarcasm, this time. I couldn't imagine trying to juggle d3 swimming and first year of med school. Unsure if he's in for MD candidacy or one of the other post grad med degrees, but hope he kills it.
Posted on 8/4/23 at 11:52 am to MoarKilometers
FYI - he’s on the list of summer graduates- with a Master’s Degree (%)
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Derek Maas % Men's Swimming
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