Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. A year ago, Parker Valby reached the peak for collegiate ...

Parker Valby, the 2023 NCAA 5000m champion from Florida, has signed an NIL deal with Nike. Valby will be the first female track and field athlete to sign an NIL deal with Nike and follows Charles ...

In July of 2023, Parker Valby wasn’t running, and she wasn’t cross-training. Instead, she was taking a long break—after injuries had marred the first half of her year. Last June, as she was finishing ...

Parker Valby's signing with Nike is a significant milestone in her career as a track and field athlete. Winning the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championship in the 5000-meter race showcased her talent, courage, ...

Parker Valby was on the Arc Trainer at one of the University of Florida’s student gyms recently, when a young woman spotted her. “Are you Parker Valby? I love your videos,” she said, referring to ...

After coming up short in the Olympic Trials 5k event, Florida Gators distance runner Parker Valby placed second in the women’s 10,000-meter race, likely securing her a spot on the Olympic Team. “I was ...

Valby has shined on the track this year which helped her earn a spot on the U.S. Track and Field Olympics team. Just this season, Valby recorded five individual NCAA titles, four individual SEC titles ...

GAINESVILLE — The starter’s gun sounds, beginning Florida distance runner Parker Valby’s relentless pursuit of another title, another record and another helpless competitor. As she crosses the finish ...

Florida's Parker Valby owned the final 1K of the 10,000 meter final on Thursday at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. EUGENE-- Parker Valby waved to the crowd and offered a healthy mix of ...