Florida's Olympic Connection: Athletes Calling the Sunshine State Home
With its sun-kissed beaches and dynamic lifestyle, Florida has remained a beehive of Olympic athletes in training. From this year's offering, a number of Olympic athletes have chosen to reside, train, and prepare for the games in different parts of Florida—blending into the appeal for world-class contenders.
Gainesville's Golden Girl: Katie Ledecky
Katie Ledecky, the Olympic swim legend, has called Gainesville home. She relocated her training headquarters to the University of Florida ahead of the Paris games, where she continues to train under top-notch facilities and coaches.
Clermont: The "Choice of Champions"
Called the "Choice of Champions," Clermont, just a stone's throw from Orlando, has been attracting some of the world's best athletes. These include sprinters Sha'Carri Richardson and Twanisha "TT" Terry (a Miami native), who train with Star Athletics, in addition to the fastest man in the world, Noah Lyles training with Pure Athletics. These are athletes who chose Clermont as a location with an outstanding training environment and the support of a community that is caring.
Sarasota's Gymnastics and Swimming Stars
The best gymnasts and swimmers of the world have been flocking to Sarasota. Training at EVO Gymnastics are overnight sensation Stephen Nedoroscik, Brody Malone, and squad alternate Shane Wiskus. They are joined by the Canadian phenom of swimming, Summer McIntosh, who has already taken three gold medals. Sarasota offers the perfect mix of facilities and a climate that makes training for these sports more amenable to success.
Why Florida?
Coupling some of the best training facilities in the country with a fabulous climate and dynamic communities has made Florida one of the nation's top venues for Olympic athletes. To those wishing to make the move, Florida can offer prospective residents not only a rich sports culture but also diversified real estate opportunities aimed at different ways of life. Feel the Olympics spirit, and come see what Florida has in store!
