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Category Archives: Gymnastics
Final test for toughened UCLA gymnastics team lies ahead at NCAAs
“Individual squares of a trampoline” was how coach Valorie Kondos Field described her gymnasts at the beginning of the year.
UCLA gymnastics ready and eager to host NCAAs at Pauley
Before every meet, UCLA gymnastics performs a candlelit ritual.
The Show Goes On: UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus shines as a performer
At age 13, Sophina DeJesus faced a difficult decision. The last year had been a whirlwind of traveling the world in order to act and dance professionally. But she had reached a critical age. If she was going to pursue gymnastics, her lifelong passion, at an elite level, she had to start then. It was […]
Gymnastics overlooks stumbles, places second at NCAA Regionals
Over the weekend, UCLA gymnastics competed in what could have been its last meet of the season – the NCAA Columbus Regional. But by clinching second place at the regionals, the Bruins earned a spot at the 2013 NCAA Championships, which will take place later this month at Pauley Pavillion. Although the Bruins will get […]
UCLA gymnasts remain calm with championship berth at stake
This weekend, UCLA needs to place either first or second just to compete at its last home meet of the year.
Gymnastics anticipates upcoming regionals
UCLA gymnastics spent spring break training for the most exciting part of their season: national championships. This year, UCLA will be hosting the event in the newly renovated Pauley Pavilion. But before that, UCLA will have to qualify, which means finishing first or second at this weekend’s NCAA Regionals. The Bruins endured grueling four- to […]