The USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis last weekend was a hectic affair for members of the women’s distance team, with memorable moments including ambulance visits, illness and Olympic athletes. Read more...
Photo: Many members of the UCLA track team, including senior Katja Goldring, competed in the USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis last weekend.
For the Bruins, a young team has its positives and negatives, but they have been showing the benefits of being able to improve, which the UW Invitational reflected not only in the juniors and seniors but also in strong underclassmen. Read more...
Photo: Senior pole vaulter Allison Koressel had a strong finish during the University of Washington Invitational over the weekend.
When the UCLA track and field team landed in Seattle on Friday, senior Turquoise Thompson had one thing on her mind. Read more...
Increased team morale for UCLA’s men’s and women’s track and field came from an unlikely source this season, as both teams combined into one program under the leadership of coach Mike Maynard. Read more...
Turquoise Thompson didn't know what was wrong with her body. Early on in her career, she was constantly suffering from muscle cramps and nagging injuries, and the recurring nature of these ailments was becoming concerning. Read more...
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Junior Turquoise Thompson is one of the top hurdlers in the nation despite having inherited the sickle cell trait. Thompson’s red blood cells carry oxygen to her muscles at a less efficient rate than typical blood cells, which has the potential to cause numerous health complications and limits her ability to exert herself while training.
To the random student passing Drake Stadium on the way to class on May 14, it would have looked like a standard, early morning workout was going on. Read more...
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Future Olympian Nick Symmonds (left) will attempt to surpass UCLA assistant men’s track and field coach Johnny Gray, who currently holds the American record in the 800 meters, in this year’s London Olympics.
After months of working to reach the top, 26 individuals from the men's and women's track and field teams will have a chance to put all their hard work to the test. Read more...
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Sophomore pole vaulter Mike Woepse will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Round this weekend in Austin, Texas, in hopes of making it to the NCAA Championships in June.
