Emily Lee led off vault by tying her career high. She led off beam with a career high. And on the final rotation, the junior led off floor with yet another. Read more...
Photo: Junior Emily Lee poses on beam at Pauley Pavilion in a meet against California on Sunday. Lee posted a 9.950 on beam, one of three 9.9-plus scores she achieved from the leadoff spot in the beam, vault and floor lineups. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin staff)
No. 9 UCLA gymnastics’ Pac-12 journeys with No. 4 Utah and No. 3 California are coming to a close. Daily Bruin Sports’ “Postcards from the Pac” explores the Bruins’ recent and upcoming meets against the Red Rocks and Golden Bears, as well as spotlights on UCLA gymnasts and coaches. Read more...
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UCLA gymnastics was in a rebuilding period when Janelle McDonald arrived in Westwood in May 2022. After finishing the 2021 season ranked No. 12 – its lowest finish in 15 years – the program known for its high-level gymnastics and positive team culture was stunted in a dark period. Read more...
Photo: Coach Janelle McDonald poses behind the beam at Yates Gym in the John Wooden Center. (Jake Greenberg-Bell/Daily Bruin staff)
A witch cloaked in dark magic prowls before a crowd of thousands. Harnessing the power of the screams around her to levitate high into the air, the witch twists, turns and falls back to earth with supernatural grace. Read more...
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Walking around UCLA’s campus, building after building is named after Hall of Fame athletes and coaches. From Drake Stadium and Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center to the John Wooden Center and Jackie Robinson Stadium, there is a long list of Bruin greats who have made their mark in Westwood. Read more...
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Monday marked the end of the Bruins’ conference winning streak. But they have not allowed the defeat to curb their preparation for the postseason. “We absolutely opened the door with just steps on landings,” said coach Janelle McDonald. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Margzetta Frazier swings on bars. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
Nya Reed hadn’t trained gymnastics for an entire year. At her first conditioning set at UCLA six months ago, she nearly passed out. But today, the graduate student shares a top-10 national ranking on floor. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Nya Reed (right) competes on floor while freshman Sydney Barros (left) cheers her on. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
