While every coach will tell you that every contest counts, it wouldn’t take too much pressing for them to say the ones at the end count more.
Category Archives: Track and Field
A Leap onto Stardom Lane
Uttering competitive ballet and women’s track and field in the same sentence might seem laughable, but the two may have more in common than previously thought. UCLA women’s track and field co-captain, Pac-10 champion and battle-tested competitor Lindsay Rowe grew up in a tutu.
Men’s track and field dual meet with Oregon ends in first tie ever
One-on-one, head-up, for all the marbles. As a fan, that’s what everyone wants to see.
Women’s track and field posts strong individual performances at Mt. SAC Relays while many teammates rest
Ida Storm of the UCLA women’s track and field team has become so prolific in the hammer throw that anything short of a first-place finish can be considered a disappointment for the freshman thrower.
Preaching Wisdom off the Blocks
Assistant coach Johnny Gray stands on the edge of the track, stopwatch in hand. As another runner passes him, he calls out again, “Good swing!” This simple two-word phrase is an important tool for Gray, one that he uses on a daily basis to critique and encourage his athletes.
UCLA-Oregon men’s track and field duel returns to Drake Stadium
UCLA men’s track and field has a long history with the team from Tracktown, USA.
Bruin women’s track and field hits its stride entering the Mt. Sac Relays and the final stretch of its season
Last weekend, the UCLA women’s track and field team lined up against some competition it’s not so used to, with some of the world’s best athletes present at the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational.