Gymnastics falls short in NCAA championships, taking fourth

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. For just a moment, before forcing a smile to her face and throwing her hands in the air, senior Vanessa Zamarripa froze. On hands and knees, head down, she stared into the blue […]

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 […]

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 […]