A hurdle approach is one of the first things that you learn in diving. Senior diver Haley McNamara described it as “simple.” But that simple move on a hurdle approach resulted in a devastating injury. Read more...
Photo: After suffering a “freakish” leg injury during a practice her sophomore year, senior Haley McNamara has returned to the diving board and emerged as a leader for UCLA.
The iPad has traveled out of UCLA lecture halls into UCLA swim and dive practice. Lately, the team has been using these devices to view film at practice to help refine technique. Read more...
Photo: Senior diver Haley McNamara said that the team relies on slowing down footage to analyze dives immediately after they occur.
The UCLA swimmers traveled to Pullman, Wash. on Friday with new experiences behind them and lofty expectations ahead of them. This was the first time the Bruins traveled to Washington State and competed in multiple dual meets over two days. Read more...
Photo: Madison White broke the record for the 100-meter backstroke in Pullman, Wash. The freshman backstroke swimmer said that dual meets provide an opportunity for her to perfect her stroke before Pac-12 championships.
As the swim season kicks into high gear, the UCLA swim and dive team has an opportunity to prepare and refine its craft ahead of championship meets. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Carlson
At this point last year, UCLA swim and dive held a win streak in dual meets.But when Feb. 1 hit, the Bruins fell to both Stanford and California – and two weeks later, USC – all by a spread of 30 points or greater. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA swim and dive team will look to improve on its mark against the “big three,” which includes Stanford, Cal and USC, this year after falling to all three of those teams last year.
This weekend saw the UCLA swim and dive team put in strong performances after winter break. The swim team beat Utah by a score of 157-134. Read more...
Photo: Senior freestyle sprinter Kathryn Murphy said that despite the victory against Utah, an upcoming Washington State competition will be important in determining the team’s performance outside of its comfort zone.
UCLA swim and dive will seek to replicate last year’s record of three straight victories after winter break and anticipates more challenging teams such as Cal, USC and Stanford later in the season. Read more...
