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The building, dedicated in honor of Jim Green, who was the first African American student-athlete at Kentucky and in the Southeastern Conference to win both SEC and NCAA championships, will be used by the program for practices throughout the 2023-24 season. The facility encompasses 81,000 square feet and features a 200-meter banked track, which will allow runners to train on a surface that is now standard for NCAA and SEC indoor championships.

Kouijzer, who hails from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, is receiving her third straight NFHCA All-America honor. She played a pivotal role in leading the Cardinals’ defense to a remarkable 1.08 goals against average and securing six shutouts during the season. Moreover, she made notable contributions to the team’s attack penalty corners, scoring three goals and providing three assists. In addition to being a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, Kouijzer was named to the NFHCA All-West Region teams for four consecutive seasons.

Junior Logan Coles made history for UK by setting a new school record in the weight throw, with a distance of 68’04.50”/20.84 meters. Coles surpassed the previous record set in 2017 by David Cline.

Under the leadership of head coach Tim Garrison, Team 49 made history by becoming the first Kentucky gymnastics team since 1984 to go undefeated in their homestand. The Wildcats also set a new overall meet score against Alabama and later topped that score against Arkansas with an impressive 197.875. Additionally, they secured a spot in the evening session at the SEC Championships for the first time since 2019 by achieving their highest overall road meet score at Illinois with a 197.800. Notably, the Wildcats were one of only three NCAA DI gymnastics programs to score 49.000+ in every meet, showcasing their consistency and determination.

The summit aims to bring together college athletes, coaches, and administrators from across the country to foster community, gain knowledge, and commit to actions that promote LGBTQI+ inclusion and allyship on their respective campuses.

This report specifically considers freshmen who entered the university during the 2016-17 academic year, and it reflects the steady rise in Louisville’s GSR over the past 19 years, increasing by nearly 30% since reporting began. It is a testament to the university’s commitment to supporting and nurturing the academic success of their student-athletes.

Kentucky’s NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for the freshman classes of 2012-13 through 2015-16 was an impressive 92 percent, matching the record set in each of the past three years. This continuous improvement showcases the dedication of the student-athletes and the unwavering support from the coaching staff and the CATS (Center for Academic and Tutorial Services).

Director of track & field and cross country, Joe Franklin, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “It was a very good season opener…shows the progress they’ve made in their training.”

Leading the way for Louisville were Mia Duchars, Emilia Kaczmarczyk, and Julie Kouijzer, who were all selected to the first team. Aimee Plumb, India Reed, Minna Tremonti, and Merlijn van der Vegt earned second team honors.

The first contender, a sleek Siamese named Whiskers, confidently took his place at the starting line. With a determined gaze and a swish of his tail, he effortlessly navigated the obstacles with precision and finesse. The audience erupted in applause, clearly impressed by Whiskers’ flawless performance.