The UCLA men’s track and field team’s chance to defend its West Regional title blew away over the weekend, as the howling winds in Eugene, Ore., proved to be the winds of change for an unfortunate Yoo Kim. Kim, the runner-up at the NCAA Championships in the pole vault as a junior last year, no-heighted […]
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M. track: Track vying for 3-peat of top senior
The West Regional Championships have only been in existence for two years, and the UCLA men’s track and field team has won both titles. Now, with a third go-around set for this weekend in Eugene, Ore., the Bruins’ chances for a three-peat rest heavily on the shoulders of senior Jon Rankin. “The success of our […]
W. track: UCLA thrower gets personal record in discus at Pac-10s
Kamaiya Warren couldn’t believe it at first. Her throw felt the same as any other this season, but the result was much different. The redshirt sophomore smashed her previous personal record in the discus competition on Sunday afternoon at the Pac-10 Championships, taking first place with a mark of 183 feet, 3 inches. That throw […]
M. track: Bruins look to improve as they prepare to face tough competition at Pac-10s
Though nine teams will be at Drake Stadium competing at the Pac-10 Men’s Track and Field Championships, UCLA coach Art Venegas believes that only four can truly call themselves contenders. “It’s between four quality programs,” Venegas said. “USC, Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA.” Indeed the defending-champion Bruins are confident they will be in the hunt […]
Gymnastics: Maloney named as nation’s top gymnast
Kristen Maloney is going to have to make a little more room on what must be an already award-cluttered mantle at home. After receiving the Gymnast of the Year award everywhere from “Sports Illustrated on Campus” to the West Region, the first-team All-American was presented with the Honda Award for gymnastics, which is annually awarded […]
W. track: Freshman sets steeple chase record in first attempt at 3000-meter race
She may not be perfect at it yet, but she has certainly come closer than any other Bruin before her. Redshirt freshman Alison Costello raced her way to victory in the 3000-meter steeple chase during Saturday’s UCLA/USC dual meet in her first attempt at the event, posting a time of 10:33.70 to establish new meet […]
Gymnastics: Kristen Maloney wins 2 individual NCAA titles
AUBURN, Ala. “”mdash; The bitter taste of Friday night’s fourth-place finish still lingering in her mouth, senior Kristen Maloney took to the floor for one last time in search of redemption. She found it on the balance beam and vault. Maloney was joined by teammates Kate Richardson and Tasha Schwikert for the NCAA Individual Event […]