Florida’s track and field venue to get $4.1 million renovation
Last Wednesday, the University of Florida Athletic Association announced a plan to renovate James G. Pressly Stadium and Percy Beard Track. The facelift for the men’s and women’s outdoor 2022 defending national champions’ venue carries a price tag of $4.1 million dollars, according to the official press release.
The bill will be footed in full by private gifts, with construction beginning in late April of 2023 and finalizing in early February of 2024 — if all goes well. The project aims to erect an officials’ building on the south end of the stands adjacent to the finish line along with a permanent shade structure over the starting block to help update the current competitive field.
Renovations of public areas such as the restrooms and concessions are also planned as well as waterproofing the grandstand structure.
“I am very excited for the renovation of our facilities and the opportunities it will present for both the fan and athlete experience at James G. Pressly Stadium and Percy Beard Track,” Gator track and field coach Mike Holloway told FloridaGators.com.
Florida’s track and field program is possibly the most successful in the University of Florida’s athletic portfolio, producing 54 Olympians while earning a total of 13 national titles along with 29 SEC Championships. The Gators earned 12 of those national titles under coach Holloway, including three titles last year.
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