The last straightaway on the track at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas, won’t be exactly what UCLA’s sprinters are used to. Since the curves at Mike A. Myers Stadium are longer than the classic track, this design allows sprinters to shave tenths or even full seconds off of their times. “The gentler turn keeps […]
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M. track: Ames replays triple win at regionals
Instead of the normal congratulatory pat on the back, Dan Ames received a bath. An ice bath, that is. After victorious performances in the hammer throw, shot put and discus at the NCAA West Regional Meet in Northridge, the senior thrower was all smiles, even after being doused in celebration by his teammates. While Ames […]
M. track: Bruin thrower prepared to lead
Amid a sea of collegiate and professional throwers at the Hartnell Throwers Meet, one Bruin athlete proved UCLA’s future looks bright. While often overshadowed by the accomplishments of senior All-American Dan Ames, redshirt sophomore Jeremy Silverman’s marks put him in position to lead the Bruin throwing corps once Ames graduates. “After three years under a […]
M. track: 800m runners go the distance at Oxy Invite
In an obscure little meet, on a weekend when most UCLA track athletes were resting up for the Pac-10 Championships, two Bruins ran their best races of the season. Middle distance runners Ben Aragon and Jon Rankin traveled to the Occidental Invitational in Eagle Rock, Calif., where they both posted impressive 800-meter times. “It was […]
M. track: Bruins aim for decathlon win en route to Pac-10s
A week before individual event competition at the Pac-10 Championships kick off, Oregon will be looking to pocket the majority of the points in the decathlon competition this weekend. Chris Staton’s job will be to ensure that doesn’t happen. A grueling combination of 10 events awaits Staton, the lone Bruin competing in the decathlon in […]
M. track: Pole vaulter bounds beyond injury to take 1st
Even with eight stitches in his left hand, senior pole vaulter Yoo Kim managed to place first in the event at the UCLA-USC dual meet Saturday. While dicing up an avocado the day before the meet, Kim accidentally sliced open his left ring-finger with a butter knife. Bleeding profusely, Kim had the wound inspected by […]
M. track: Every point counts for Bruin, Trojan sprinters
A year ago, USC’s sprinters dominated the annual cross-town dual meet sprint events, preventing the Bruin men from placing first in any of the short races. Although the UCLA men’s team was able to prevail with a final score of 82-81 thanks to strong distance performances, the sprints squad failed to make a large contribution […]