Head tilted back, arms crossed, gazing up at the wall, Justin Saco encouraged Marco Zepeda, 13, to keep climbing. Nervous of the height and unsure of what to do next, Marco asked to come down, but Saco wasn’t ready to let him give up. Read more...

Photo: Justin Saco (right), a fourth-year microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics student, and Matthew Wai, a fourth-year physiological science student, created Rockin’ Autism, a program meant to teach children with autism rock climbing, in the hope that the kids on the autism spectrum develop social and motor skills. (Conor Cusack/Daily Bruin)

Kelly Kosmo just wanted to run. As a high school sophomore, Kosmo was working toward being recruited for cross-country or swimming until stress fractures took her out of the game. Read more...

Photo: Kelly Kosmo ran cross country and swam competitively in high school before injuries sidelined her. She began training on a stationary bike during rehabilitation. Kosmo said the entire process led her to finding success as a triathlete. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)