One Bruin heptathlete has the opportunity to one-up her predecessor. UCLA track and field will send redshirt junior Christina Chenault and sophomore Isa Videler to compete in the 2019 Pac-12 Multi-Events Championships in Tucson, Arizona. Chenault said she is anticipating a breakout weekend for herself after reflecting upon the career path of former teammate-turned-volunteer coach […]
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UCLA track and field sees men’s success against USC, loss with bright spots for women
The Bruins were able to partake in a victory lap again. No. 21 UCLA men’s track and field trotted around Cromwell Field at USC’s Loker Stadium following a 102-60 victory over No. 8 USC. Sunday’s win for the men brought the Bruins to a one-meet deficit of 43-42 all-time versus the Trojans. “It was an […]
As records rack up, track and field hopes to motor up as postseason creeps nearer
One Bruin thrower may be biased, but his squad backs him up. “Throwers are the heart and soul of the UCLA track and field team,” said redshirt senior thrower Dotun Ogundeji. UCLA track and field leads the Pac-12 with six throwers notching top 20 distances in at least one event. The Bruins have just three […]
Track and field sets high all-time marks, more personal records in Saturday meet
While fans were celebrating the legacy of two Bruin legends, two Bruin throwers had a chance to add to theirs. UCLA track and field honored the two best multi-event athletes in Bruin history at the 17th annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational on Saturday. Sophomore Alyssa Wilson climbed to ninth on the NCAA all-time hammer throw […]
Younger members propel women’s distance team into promising season
Christina Rice said there’s been a culture change in the women’s distance team. “There’s a lot more positive attitude,” said the sophomore distance runner. “I think some people were having a hard time last year so it’s nice to see people having a healthy, positive mindset towards running again.” UCLA track and field lost roughly […]
Track and field invitational sees UCLA athletes win big, achieve personal bests
The Bruins had the opportunity to perform in front of their home crowd for the first time this season. UCLA track and field hosted the Bob Larsen Distance Carnival and Jim Bush Legends Invitational at Drake Stadium on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Bruins placed first in a season-best 16 events and recorded first-and-second-place finishes […]
Propelled by sophomore star, track and field breaks records at Aztec Invitational
The Bruins’ results from this weekend were headlined by one thrower in particular. UCLA track and field sent 12 throwers and five pole vaulters to compete at the Aztec Invitational in San Diego this weekend. Sophomore thrower Alyssa Wilson entered Friday with six event victories and returned with three more after her performances on Saturday. […]