Ahead of the most anticipated Paris Olympics, nothing like the track and field domain which has the spotlight on itself now. After the New Balance Grand Prix and USATF Indoor Championships made waves, it’s time for the World Athletics Indoors to roll in next month. A multitude of athletes on the roster, we can’t look past how some of them are also NCAA athletes. Speaking of NCAA division programs, we can’t skip mentioning the Florida Gators track and field.

The University of Florida has a celebrated track and field section under its name. Known as Florida Gators track and field, the program has produced stellar icons over the years. Not only that, but it also boasts proficient staff who are responsible for anchoring the athletes to victories. Among them, the assistant coach for horizontal jumps and pole vault just went one step ahead of his fellow coaches.

Nic Peterson nabbed a spot at the Paris Olympics

Gators Track and Field & Cross Country have posted a piece of news on their official X handle. The caption reads, “Next Destination: Paris, France Congratulations to Coach Petersen on being selected to represent USA Track & Field as the Men’s Jumps/Multis Coach for the 2024 Olympics in Paris!” 

On Feb 22, 2024, the National Governing Body for the sport of Track & Field in the United States announced the official entry of Peterson into the Olympic team. He joined the Gators in 2013 and since then, the team has bagged 21 men’s and women’s titles. The latest was at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships. And years of hard work culminated in seeing his name on the Paris list.

Peterson’s happiness knows no bounds

On the news break, Peterson said, “I am incredibly honored to be named to the Team USA Olympic staff for Paris 2024. Representing our nation at the pinnacle of athletic achievement is a dream come true. This opportunity is not just a personal triumph, but a celebration of the collective effort and support of my family, fellow coaches, and athletes..”

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Jasmine Moore, one of the most successful track and field stars, had once secured her name in the history book. She became the first woman to win four conferences and four national titles in NCAA history. Moreover, her jumps coach history includes coaching seven WC and Olympic athletes during their heydays.