Alec Govi always pictured himself in a college tennis uniform, but shortly after running in the cross country state sectionals his junior year of high school, he traded the racquet for a simple pair of running shoes. Read more...
Photo: An entirely new coaching staff gave senior runner Alec Govi the opening four years ago to join the track and field team.
The men's team finished third, with several runners qualifying for next week's nationals meet, but the women's team didn't earn any national bids on its way to a seventh place finish. Read more...
After only four races, the UCLA cross country teams now have to be prepared to perform in the Pac-12 Championships. But even with this limited preparation time, the Bruins are feeling rested and ready, as the runners who will compete this weekend had a week off after their Wisconsin meet. Junior Daniel Herrera believes that extra week off will allow the team to perform in the heart of the team's season. Read more...
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Junior Daniel Herrera and the UCLA cross country teams are preparing for the Pac-12 Championships, as they have had a strong season.
UCLA entered Friday's Titan Invitational with both the men's and women's sides ranked in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association National Coaches' poll for the first time in years. Read more...
Eight years since its last national ranking, UCLA women's cross country has made its way back into the national discussion. Read more...
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As he prepares for one of his final meets as a Bruin, senior Alec Govi is quick to attribute the improvement he’s made over the years to coach Forest Braden’s dedication to his runners.
The race in Wisconsin will involve more than 15 of the nations's top 25 teams. Read more...
Sophomore Bronte Golick is very particular about her pre-race rituals. Read more...
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Sophomore Lane Werley finished fifth overall at the Pac-12 Preview Elite Invitational on Friday.
