UCLA celebrates at the ESPYS with gymnast Katelyn Ohashi taking home 2 awards

This post was updated July 11 at 2:47 p.m. Katelyn Ohashi’s viral floor routine earned 117 million views, a perfect 10 and now, two ESPYS. The former UCLA gymnast’s Jan. 12 floor routine secured two awards at the 2019 ESPYS on Wednesday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Her performance bested a diving […]

Superlatives: Daily Bruin recognizes UCLA’s standout athletes from 2018-2019

Male Athlete of the Year: Joshua Kelley, football Jason Maikis, assistant Sports editor In a rough year for UCLA football, one Bruin stood out in a big way. Joshua Kelley was a stud. The redshirt junior running back was UCLA’s primary offensive weapon in coach Chip Kelly’s rush-heavy offense and lived up to the task. […]

Gymnastics rounds out coaching staff for 2020 season with three new hires

UCLA gymnastics welcomed a trio of new hires to its 2020 coaching staff. The Bruins announced the final addition to their staff Tuesday – volunteer assistant coach BJ Das. Also joining UCLA gymnastics are former Bruin coaches Kristina Comforte as associate head coach and Dom Palange as assistant coach. “They all just felt right,” said […]

The Centennial Issue: Miss Val

Valorie Kondos Field tells her athletes that changed plans aren’t scary – they’re exciting. And she would know. Kondos Field, whom the nation has nicknamed “Miss Val,” has captained seven national championship-winning teams during her time with UCLA gymnastics. She has also garnered 19 Pac-12 titles in her 36 years as a Bruin. But that […]

How Katelyn Ohashi became the star of a sport she nearly despised

Joy. That is on senior Katelyn Ohashi’s face as she grins and dances throughout her floor routine. Her teammates beam as she tumbles through the air and the crowd cheers with every completed skill. Ohashi’s smile only widens once she finishes. “(Ohashi) just has so much joy and love when she competes,” said junior Felicia […]