The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. For just a moment, before forcing a smile to her face and throwing her hands in the air, senior Vanessa Zamarripa froze. Read more...
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April 21, 1:19 am
Gymnastics falls short in NCAA championships, taking fourth
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April 19, 2:15 am
Final test for toughened UCLA gymnastics team lies ahead at NCAAs
“Individual squares of a trampoline” was how coach Valorie Kondos Field described her gymnasts at the beginning of the year. Read more...
Photo: UCLA has dealt with several injuries this season. The Bruins hope to take advantage of competing in Pauley Pavilion, where they won the 2004 NCAA championship.
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April 18, 1:40 am
UCLA gymnastics ready and eager to host NCAAs at Pauley
Before every meet, UCLA gymnastics performs a candlelit ritual. Read more...
Photo: Senior Vanessa Zamarippa, the Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year, will compete in her final meet as a Bruin at the NCAA championships in Pauley Pavilion.
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April 11, 12:32 am
The Show Goes On: UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus shines as a performer
At age 13, Sophina DeJesus faced a difficult decision. The last year had been a whirlwind of traveling the world in order to act and dance professionally. Read more...
Photo: Freshman gymnast Sophina DeJesus was a successful dancer and actress as a child, encouraged to pursue her talents by dance choreographer and actress Debbie Allen. She was on a children’s television show called “Hip Hop Harry,” and also appeared on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Maury.”
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April 8, 12:25 am
Gymnastics overlooks stumbles, places second at NCAA Regionals
Over the weekend, UCLA gymnastics competed in what could have been its last meet of the season – the NCAA Columbus Regional. But by clinching second place at the regionals, the Bruins earned a spot at the 2013 NCAA Championships, which will take place later this month at Pauley Pavillion. Read more...
Photo: While senior Vanessa Zamarripa had a fall on the beam, her other scores and those of her teammates pushed UCLA to a second-place finish.
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April 5, 2:55 am
UCLA gymnasts remain calm with championship berth at stake
This weekend, UCLA needs to place either first or second just to compete at its last home meet of the year. Read more...
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April 2, 12:15 am
Gymnastics anticipates upcoming regionals
UCLA gymnastics spent spring break training for the most exciting part of their season: national championships. This year, UCLA will be hosting the event in the newly renovated Pauley Pavilion. Read more...