Ahmed Jaouadi wins two gold medals in Florida collegiate swimming

Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi secured two gold medals during the Florida Gators' first collegiate meet of the 2026-2027 season. Competing against Florida Atlantic on September 26, Jaouadi won the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 8’57’’88 and the 200-yard freestyle in 1’37’’42.

These individual victories contributed to a dominant team performance by the Florida Gators, who defeated Florida Atlantic with a score of 232 to 63, winning all 14 swimming events held during the meet.

This marks the beginning of Jaouadi’s second collegiate season. In his previous season (2025-2026), he achieved significant success, including NCAA and SEC titles in the 1,650-yard freestyle and an NCAA silver medal in the 500-yard freestyle.