Dictated by high school success and status as a walk-on, senior jumper Michael Perry’s collegiate career was surging. However, what had happened to Perry was an athlete’s worst nightmare. Without warning, he received a phone call from his coach, Anthony Curran. Perry was cut from the team. “I was devastated because I didn’t expect it […]
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Track and field athletes enter regionals with varied experience
With next week’s NCAA regionals approaching for the UCLA track and field team, some athletes look to finish their careers strong while others look to forge and improve their collegiate experience. Regardless, the opportunity to compete at the highest stage affects everyone just the same. This current week off serves as a period to fine-tune […]
Throwers impress at track and field’s Pac-12 championships
Championship season has officially begun with the UCLA track and field team as it competed in the Pac-12 championships this past weekend. Both the men’s and women’s teams failed to crack the top five in team scoring as they ranked sixth and seventh, respectively. However, there were still standout performances featured by the Bruins this […]
UCLA track and field feeling positive about Pac-12 championships
The track and field season is starting to wind down as the Pac-12 championships loom over the Bruins this weekend. The UCLA men’s team enters the championship ranked No.12 in the country and is led by redshirt senior thrower Julian Wruck and senior pole vaulter Mike Woepse. Wruck currently leads the Pac-12 in the discus […]
UCLA pole vaulter sets new record in dual meet with USC
Before landing, Mike Woepse had already started his celebratory fist pump. As he walked to his teammates to hug them, the crowd was erupting in elation – he had just set a new record. After previously recording an outdoor personal best score of 5.55 meters, Woepse, a senior pole vaulter, succeeded in setting a new […]
Track and field beats USC men, gives strong performance
The UCLA track and field team hosted its annual meet against the USC Trojans Sunday in what was shaping to be an emotional competition. Before Sunday, the USC men’s team led UCLA 42-38 while the UCLA women’s team led USC 22-8. However, the UCLA men’s team came through this year with an 89-74 victory over […]
Track and field scores high marks in Triton Invitational
A small group from the UCLA track and field team participated in this past weekend’s Triton Invitational in San Diego. Several athletes attempted to reach higher marks in order to qualify for championship season. Good performances this weekend included a personal best in the shot put from sophomore thrower Nicholas Scarvelis and a winning mark […]