The athletes representing UCLA track and field in the Pac-12 multi-event championship over the weekend had an entirely new look compared to last year’s contingent. None of the members of the two-men and two-women team from last year that earned UCLA a quick head start for both the men’s and women’s teams going into the second […]
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UCLA sends women’s team to Pac-12 multi-event championship
The athletes representing UCLA track and field in the Pac-12 multi-event championship over the weekend had an entirely new look compared to last year’s contingent. None of the members of the two-men and two-women team from last year that earned UCLA a quick head start for both the men’s and women’s teams going into the […]
UCLA sends heptathletes to Pac-12 multievents championship
After the conclusion of this year’s installment of a head-to-head against bitter rival USC, it’s time for a well-deserved change of pace – for most UCLA track and field athletes, at least. Most of the team will take this bye week as a chance to continue working on their craft without feeling the pressure of […]
UCLA pole vaulter sets new record in dual meet with USC
Before landing, Mike Woepse had already started his celebratory fist pump. As he walked to his teammates to hug them, the crowd was erupting in elation – he had just set a new record. After previously recording an outdoor personal best score of 5.55 meters, Woepse, a senior pole vaulter, succeeded in setting a new […]
Track and field beats USC men, gives strong performance
The UCLA track and field team hosted its annual meet against the USC Trojans Sunday in what was shaping to be an emotional competition. Before Sunday, the USC men’s team led UCLA 42-38 while the UCLA women’s team led USC 22-8. However, the UCLA men’s team came through this year with an 89-74 victory over […]
UCLA track and field aims for another USC sweep
On Sunday, the UCLA track and field team will have a chance to leave its USC counterparts feeling blue in more ways than one. The Trojans will be guaranteed a change of scenery when they enter the all-new blue track in Drake Stadium for the 81st installment of the UCLA-USC dual meet this weekend. “Whenever […]
Track and field scores high marks in Triton Invitational
A small group from the UCLA track and field team participated in this past weekend’s Triton Invitational in San Diego. Several athletes attempted to reach higher marks in order to qualify for championship season. Good performances this weekend included a personal best in the shot put from sophomore thrower Nicholas Scarvelis and a winning mark […]