Gymnast Vanessa Zamarripa sets all-around career high, seniors compete in last NCAA championships

The UCLA gymnastics team, standing in the corral next to vault, burst out in cheers when redshirt junior Vanessa Zamarripa’s feet hit the ground. Zamarripa broke into a big smile as she ran to hug her coaches and teammates.

Senior gymnast Kaelie Baer bounces back from injuries to help lead off team

Senior Kaelie Baer takes a deep breath.

She exhales and sprints into a run, her pace quickening with each step. Seconds later, she’s spinning through the air, her body twisting a full 360 degrees before she lands dead center and salutes the judges.