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​​Splash Into a 5K at the New Run Nona H20 & Nemours Kids’ Run

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Beat the heat and experience the excitement of Lake Nona at the newly revamped Run Nona H20! On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 28, the Lake Nona community welcomes back Run Nona H20 for participants of all ages. Runners and walkers will have a “splashing time” as they explore Orlando’s coolest community. Events and activities include the Nemours Kids’ Run, where kids run … [Read more...]

Sam Riffice Caps Off an Incredible Month of Tennis

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Sam Riffice is no stranger to the courts at the USTA National Campus, and that familiarity paid off recently as the Lake Nona resident concluded an impressive run at the NCAA Division I Championships, held last month at the facility minutes from his home.   Riffice moved with his family to Orlando when the campus opened in 2017. His mom, Lori, works as a national … [Read more...]

USTA: The Tokyo Olympics 2020

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This summer features two of the biggest sporting events in the world as the postponed 2020 Olympics and Paralympics take place in Tokyo, Japan. The 2020 Olympic Games begin July 23 and conclude Aug. 8 while the 2020 Summer Paralympics begin Aug. 24 and conclude Sept. 5.  The U.S. will be represented by a talented crop of 18 tennis athletes in both the Olympic and … [Read more...]

USA Volleyball Beach Teams Come to Boxi Park

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Lake Nona is home to several world-renowned athletes – one of them being 2008 Olympic gold medalist Phil Dalhausser. Dalhausser and seven other powerhouse beach volleyball Olympians and Olympic nominees have been using Boxi Park’s volleyball courts to train and mimic the conditions that may be seen at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. They will exhibit their skills in beach … [Read more...]

Coming This June to USTA: Pickleball and Padel Courts

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Racquet sport participation is growing in the U.S. with people of all ages and abilities picking up the sport as a way to stay active, healthy, and social. Beginning in June, the USTA National Campus will bring the new trend to Lake Nona by adding pickleball and padel courts to the facility, with planned programming and social and professional events also scheduled. “Racquet … [Read more...]

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