In what was supposed to be her final routine ever in Pauley Pavilion, Kendal Poston almost burst into tears on the balance beam. But on a day dedicated to celebrating her and her fellow seniors, Poston knew something didn’t feel quite right. Read more...
Photo: Senior Kendal Poston will compete for a fifth season with UCLA gymnastics in 2022. Poston has been a vault and beam specialist for the Bruins, competing in all 11 of the team’s meets in 2021. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
At least one Bruin has represented the red, white and blue in women’s gymnastics at each of the last seven Olympic games. UCLA gymnastics incoming freshman Jordan Chiles is on the verge of upholding that streak. Read more...
Photo: Incoming UCLA gymnastics freshman Jordan Chiles finished second in the all-around at the GK U.S. Classic. Chiles trailed only Simone Biles, who has not lost a meet since 2013. (Courtesy of John Cheng/USA Gymnastics)
This post was updated April 16 at 6:49 p.m. Chae Campbell was in contention for the NCAA all-around title after a 9.9375 on floor. But in the blink of an eye, the freshman’s chances at even competing on all four events were seemingly extinguished. Read more...
Photo: After appearing to hyperextend her knee while warming up on vault, freshman Chae Campbell went on to score a 9.850 as one of three individuals competing for UCLA gymnastics at the NCAA championships. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins will be sending just a fraction of their team to the NCAA championships for the first time in 15 years. Despite failing to advance to nationals as a team for the first time since 2006, No. Read more...
Photo: Capping off her career with UCLA gymnastics, senior Nia Dennis will perform one final time representing the blue and gold on vault at the NCAA championship. (Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)
It took the Bruins all of five minutes to begin planning their revenge tour, according to coach Chris Waller. No. 13 UCLA gymnastics (6-2, 4-2 Pac-12) saw its season come to a close last weekend after a third-place finish at the NCAA regional finals. Read more...
Photo: Three of UCLA gymnastics’ student athletes, senior Nia Dennis (left), freshman Chae Campbell (middle) and junior Margzetta Frazier (right) will compete on vault, all events and bars, respectively. (Left to right: Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor, Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor, Lauren Man/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was last updated April 6 at 6:56 p.m. The Bruins missed nationals for the first time since 2006 despite a season high. No. 13 UCLA gymnastics’ (6-2, 4-2 Pac-12) season came to an end Saturday as the team secured third place at the Morgantown NCAA regional finals with a 197.275, finishing behind No. Read more...
Photo: Leading No. 13 UCLA gymnastics on bars, junior Margzetta Frazier tied her season-high for the fifth time, recording a 9.950. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin staff)
It wasn’t their highest score of the season, but it was enough for the Bruins to survive and advance. No. 13 UCLA gymnastics (6-2, 4-2 Pac-12) moved on to the Morgantown Regional Final with a second-place finish in the semifinal Friday evening. Read more...
Photo: The Pac-12 individual champion on vault, junior Sekai Wright earned a 9.900 for No. 13 UCLA gymnastics on the apparatus Friday and added a 9.875 on floor. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)
