The program includes separate men's and women's teams, both of which compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

The Gators track teams are currently led by head coach Mike Holloway.

Head coach Percy Beard, a former elite hurdler and silver medalist at the 1932 Summer Olympics, led the Gators to their first national prominence in the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s, including their first two SEC outdoor championships.

The Gators' current head coach for both the men's and women's track and field teams is Mike Holloway.

[13] The assistant coach for high jump, sprints, recruiting is Mellanee Welty The following Florida Gators athletes have earned medals in one or more track and field events at the Summer Olympics: