Almost half of the 42 UCLA student-athletes who descended on Gwangju, South Korea, for the 2015 World University Games two weeks ago will be returning to Westwood with a range of gold, silver and bronze medals. Sophomore Jordin Canada captured the lone gold for UCLA’s representatives, helping the United States go undefeated in its six […]
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Men’s water polo to shoot for bronze in 2015 World University Games
They knew there would be predators in the water before they even leaned over the edge of the pool in the Yeomju Indoor Aquatics Center to take a peek. Standing on the side of the pool dressed in gray robes with “USA” stitched on the chest, the UCLA men’s water polo team eyed the perfectly […]
Jordin Canada helps propel U.S. national team at World University Games
Jordin Canada has established herself as one of UCLA’s elite, averaging 11.8 points and 4.4 assists a game and becoming UCLA’s second-leading scorer in the 2014-2015 season. With one season at UCLA in the books, Canada proved to be a leader on the court and a dominant figure for the Bruins. The rising sophomore guard […]
Graphic: Bruins at the 2015 Summer World University Games
Nearly 50 UCLA student-athletes and coaches made the trip from Westwood to Gwangju, South Korea, for this summer’s World University Games. Over the next week, Bruins representing three countries across seven sports will compete for gold.
Bruin badminton players at World University Games aim to promote sport
This week, 550 elite American athletes traveled to Gwangju, South Korea, to compete on the world stage at the World University Games. While some of the athletes play bigger sports like basketball or water polo, many will make their mark in the lesser-known competitions. UCLA sophomore Stephanie Lam and incoming freshman Ashwin Narkar were among […]
Alumnus rises to global stage, rows for US in World University Games
At a glance, UCLA rower Tim Maytom wouldn’t appear to be a member of the athletic elite. Listed at only 6 feet, 1 inch and 185 pounds, he is considered small compared to the rest of his teammates. And as the resident quiet guy, known as a man of few words, Maytom is far from […]
Men’s water polo aims to prove itself in World University Games
Rare opportunities are the outgrowth of self-generated success. Entrepreneurs and businesspeople know that. So does UCLA men’s water polo. The 2014 national championship trophy has been sitting in the J.D. Morgan Center long enough to gather dust, and the banner at Spieker Aquatics Center has faded slightly from the sun – reminders of the December […]