Although freshmen pole vaulters Renee and Sara Greene may be the youngest members of the women’s pole vault team, the story of how they got into the sport may seem familiar to some of the upperclassmen on the team. The Greene sisters started pole vault late, in their junior year at Mater Dei High School. […]
Category Archives: Track and Field
Track and field finishes in top 5 at Pac-12 championship meet
The Oregon Ducks’ track and field team pulled off a sweep in the Pac-12 championships for the fifth year in a row. But the Bruins provided a strong challenge, backed by several strong individual performances.
UCLA track and field seeks strong finish in hunt for conference title
Oregon has had a stranglehold on the Pac-12 Championships; the Ducks have won the men’s competition for six straight years. But after a weekend of field events in the books, this could be the year it all changes.
Senior members of track and field keep emotions at bay during their stretch run
With about a month left until the conclusion of the UCLA track and field season, it has begun to dawn on the seniors that they have approached the stretch run of their Bruin careers. And yet, while acknowledging that the end does make this last month a bit emotional, senior pole vaulter Allison Koressel is […]
Multi-event athletes lead UCLA in Pac-12 championships
Amidst high expectations from coaches and teammates, the UCLA track and field multi-event athletes flexed their muscles, carrying the Bruins atop the leaderboard to open the Pac-12 championships.
UCLA heptathletes, decathletes sharpen up for Pac-12 Multi-Event Championships
Track and field is often known for superstar athletes who dominate their particular events.
Track teammates cohost video blog series
Teammates, roommates, and now, co-hosts: since the launch of the track and field team’s video blog series, “Trackside,” junior hammer thrower Alec Faldermeyer and junior pole vaulter Mike Woepse have added a new dimension to their friendship. The duo started co-hosting the show last season at the suggestion of their coach, Mike Maynard, who wanted […]