Amazing Athletes

UF Health is one of only eight systems in the nation to be a health care provider for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network. UF Health is the first member in the Southeast, where many Team USA athletes live and train. Nationwide, the USOP Medical Network includes three National Medical Centers – of which UF Health is one – and five Regional Medical Centers. It is through the USOP Medical Network that Team USA athletes have access to an array of specialties, proven expertise and high-quality clinical care.

Grant Halloway leaps a hurdle over a bright blue sky.

On Track for Greatness: How Gators, UF Health Paved the Way for Grant Holloway

In Amazing Athletes
From one angle, the silver medal reflects the brightness of Grant Holloway’s track and field career.
Grace Norman, a Paralympics gold medalist running.

Amazing Grace: UF Health Helps Grace Norman Push For Gold in Paris

In Amazing Athletes
Grace Norman will be going for another gold in the women’s paratriathlon in Paris as a member of Team USA.
Faith Dillon with an American flag draped over her shoulders

UF Health Helps Team USA Taekwondo Athlete Faith Dillon Get Back to Fighting Shape

In Amazing Athletes
When Faith Dillon was 5 years old and saw her first Jackie Chan cartoon, taekwondo became her true passion.
Marquis Dendy is leaping through the air in a blue tank-top and orange shoes with a blue sky and trees behind him.

Marquis Dendy

In Amazing Athletes
A 7-time NCAA champion, Marquis Dendy is getting set to compete this June to qualify for Paris.
Olympian Talitha Diggs on the track.

Talitha Diggs

In Amazing Athletes
Talitha Diggs is gearing up for June trials to hopefully compete in Paris and build on her Gator track career.
Elliot Markuson wearing a Team USA shirt and his Bobsledding helmet.

Elliot Markuson

In Amazing Athletes
Elliot Markuson is rehabbing to qualify for the 2026 Winter Games as a member of Team USA men’s bobsled.