The former Florida swimmer receives his undergraduate degree in Health Education Behavior.
Ben Cote Honored in Fall Commencement Ceremony
Friday, December 12, 2025 | Men's Swimming & Diving
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Former Florida swimmer Ben Cote became one of UF's newest alumni on Friday, earning his degree in Health and Human Behavior during the University of Florida's fall commencement ceremonies at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
A Pinellas Park, Florida native, Cote graduated cum laude and collected SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition in each of his four years with the program. In the pool, he was a two-time Canadian Olympic Trials qualifier and was part of Florida's roster during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 SEC Championship seasons.
Cote was among nearly 4,000 graduates celebrating on campus this weekend and one of 38 current and former Gator student-athletes to earn a degree.
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A Pinellas Park, Florida native, Cote graduated cum laude and collected SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition in each of his four years with the program. In the pool, he was a two-time Canadian Olympic Trials qualifier and was part of Florida's roster during the 2022, 2023 and 2024 SEC Championship seasons.
Cote was among nearly 4,000 graduates celebrating on campus this weekend and one of 38 current and former Gator student-athletes to earn a degree.
Stay Connected
Fans can stay up to date with the Florida Gator swimming & diving teams by following @GatorsSwimDv on X and catch up with the latest news and content of the team. Like the team's Facebook page at Florida Gators Swimming & Diving Fans can also keep up with the team by following them on Instagram at @Gatorsswimdv
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