Fighting the waves of Lake Castaic, Lauren Baker tried to gain an edge over the other swimmers in the frenzy that is competitive open water swimming.
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UCLA men’s, women’s track and field teams chase NCAA qualification at preliminary round
After months of working to reach the top, 26 individuals from the men’s and women’s track and field teams will have a chance to put all their hard work to the test.
Thrower Ida Storm’s positive energy helps her transition from Sweden to UCLA
Ida Storm can hammer throw two-thirds of a football field and can shot put an 8.8-pound ball more than 40 feet. Calling her intimidating would be an understatement.
Five multi-event athletes post high marks in Pac-12 Track & Field Championships
It takes a considerable amount of diligence for a track athlete to master one event, let alone 10. And in their final chance to compete in the regular season, the Bruins’ multi-event athletes had to push themselves even harder this weekend, when UCLA sent five athletes to commence the first Pac-12 Track & Field Championships.
Men’s track and field defeats USC in final home meet of season while women’s team falls short
The stands were filled with fans clad in blue and gold Sunday afternoon, proving that nothing attracts a crowd more than a head-to-head competition against a crosstown rival.
UCLA decathletes work to impress at first meet to qualify for NCAA Championships
UCLA decathletes don’t often have the opportunity to show the NCAA what they are made of. With only two meets in their schedule, every step, every event and every meet counts.
Track and field to honor Olympic alumni in Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee invitational
For UCLA track and field, the beginning of the outdoor season is about getting its competitive edge back by competing against some of the top athletes in the nation.