No. 2 UCLA gymnastics will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to compete against No. 15 Michigan on Sunday – the only two programs in the Big Ten to clinch a national title. Read more...
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February 20, 12:22 am
Emily Lee prepares for health care career following UCLA gymnastics journey
Emily Lee’s little sister’s death drew her to health care at a young age. The UCLA gymnastics senior’s affinity for a healing profession stems from a deeply personal experience that exposed her to the rigorous world of medicine. Read more...
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February 20, 12:14 am
Aaron’s Answers: Moving Emily Lee to UCLA gymnastics’ anchor spot will unlock potential, perfection
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 12:23 a.m. Emily Lee is too good to lead off. The senior has been UCLA gymnastics’ signature starter on multiple events, earning herself the nickname Emily “Lee-doff” Lee. Read more...
Photo: Emily Lee showcases her back leg flexibility in a pose on beam. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
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February 19, 8:18 pm
Freshman Mika Webster-Longin competes with hard work, Olympic-sized dreams
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 12:06 a.m. Mika Webster-Longin walked into coach Lisa Terry’s club gym in 2020 afraid to hang onto the uneven bars. Read more...
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February 19, 3:54 pm
Big Ten’s only gymnastics national champions meet Sunday as UCLA faces Michigan
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 12:13 a.m. Championship pedigree ran deep in the Bruins’ 2024 league – otherwise known as the “Conference of Champions.” And though the Big Ten is without its own prestigious moniker, the Bruins’ new conference opponents have enough of their own silverware. Read more...
Photo: Junior Jordan Chiles transitions from the low to high bar in Pauley Pavilion. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 14, 11:37 pm
UCLA gymnastics pumps up Pauley Pavilion for Pride Meet, prevails over Penn State
Frida Esparza pumped up the crowd on bars and electrified the student section with the guitar. And the combination of the two led the graduate student to the highest score of her career. With Esparza kickstarting the day with an electric guitar rendition of the national anthem, No. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Frida Esparza salutes after landing a double layout dismount off bars. (Ella Greenberg Winnick/Daily Bruin staff)
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February 14, 1:33 am
UCLA gymnastics vies for Valentine’s victory over Penn State at Pride Meet
Love will take center stage Friday. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day, the Bruins will also celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. No. 5 UCLA gymnastics (7-2, 4-0 Big Ten) will host No. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Frida Esparza salutes after landing a double layout dismount off of bars.(Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)