The day after representing Great Britain in the Olympics, Jennifer Pinches was done with gymnastics. Despite enjoying a storybook career, complete with a documentary centered on her life as an 11-year-old gymnast, multiple national championships and a trip to the 2012 London Summer Olympics, the English native decided to move on. Read more...
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Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 18, 1:12 am
From Olympics to UCLA, Samantha Peszek rises to the occasion
As her feet pressed into the mat below her, Samantha Peszek took just a small stutter step backward. For a short moment, she raised her arms, signaling the end of her routine on uneven bars and somberly forced her eyes toward the Olympic judges. Read more...
Photo: (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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February 17, 10:36 pm
Gymnastics: The Competitive Demands – Samantha Peszek
As her feet pressed into the mat below her, Samantha Peszek took just a small stutter step backward. For a short moment, she raised her arms, signaling the end of her routine on uneven bars and somberly forced her eyes toward the Olympic judges. Read more...
Photo: Katie Meyers / Daily Bruin senior staff
Features, Men's Volleyball, Sports
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February 12, 12:49 am
Turning the page: Robart Page digs out of tough spot to find volleyball success
Wherever he goes, people stare inquisitively at Robart Page’s 7-foot frame and ask him the same thing – “You play basketball, right?” The answer today is simply and unequivocally no. Read more...
Photo: Coming off a strong freshman season that had built him a “solid ego,” senior outside hitter Robart Page struggled in his second year as coach Al Scates switched him to a position he had never played. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin)
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer
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February 11, 2:43 am
Coaches & Companions
Two UCLA women's basketball coaches have a friendship that dates back nearly two decades after the two met volunteering as coaches at a camp for female high school athletes. Read more...
Photo: Erin Ng/Daily Bruin
Features, Sports, Women's Basketball
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January 22, 1:11 am
Earning her shot: UCLA walk-on Madeline Brooks works way toward scholarship
A year ago, Madeline Brooks would have been in warmups on the bench cheering on her teammates. But this season against then-No. 10 Oklahoma, the junior guard found herself walking the almost 80 feet from the defensive baseline to the free throw line with UCLA up two points and 15 seconds left on the game clock. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Madeline Brooks walked onto the women’s basketball team before earning a full scholarship at the end of last season.
Club & IM Sports, Features, Sports
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January 15, 1:15 am
Finding Waldo: Brian Pritchard cultivates teamwork between UCLA athletes
If you’re looking for Brian Pritchard, don’t ask for him by name. Simply navigate your way to the northwest corner of the John Wooden Center and look for Waldo. Read more...
Photo: Brian Pritchard, better known as “Waldo,” is the Outdoor Adventures program manager for UCLA. He works with various UCLA Athletics teams to improve team bonding and chemistry.