When the UCLA track and field team landed in Seattle on Friday, senior Turquoise Thompson had one thing on her mind.
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Combined track teams show improved performance
Increased team morale for UCLA’s men’s and women’s track and field came from an unlikely source this season, as both teams combined into one program under the leadership of coach Mike Maynard. “The men’s team is better with the women pushing them,” Maynard said. “There is a synchronicity with a combined team, and working together […]
Hurdling the Odds: Sickle cell trait poses biggest obstacle in path of three-time NCAA Champion contender
Turquoise Thompson didn’t know what was wrong with her body.
Early on in her career, she was constantly suffering from muscle cramps and nagging injuries, and the recurring nature of these ailments was becoming concerning.
UCLA assistant track and field coach Johnny Gray aids in future Olympian’s pursuit of his record
To the random student passing Drake Stadium on the way to class on May 14, it would have looked like a standard, early morning workout was going on.
UCLA men’s, women’s track and field teams chase NCAA qualification at preliminary round
After months of working to reach the top, 26 individuals from the men’s and women’s track and field teams will have a chance to put all their hard work to the test.
The three throwers: Men’s track and field features powerful trio of throwers with NCAA championship potential
Having even one individual NCAA champion for any college track and field program is a major accomplishment.
Track and field travels to Oregon, looks for strong showing at Pac-12 Championships
Despite falling to rival USC last weekend at Drake Stadium, the UCLA women’s track and field team were able to take some positives from the meet before heading into the Pac-12 Championships this weekend.
“Even though we lost, this felt like a victory to me,” head coach Jeanette Bolden said.