This post was updated Oct. 18 at 1:29 a.m. Last season was filled with protocols, social distancing and schedule alterations. This season, things are so much more fun, according to coach Jordan Wolfrum. Read more...
Photo: Following a condensed 2020-2021 season filled with COVID-19 protocols, UCLA swim and dive will have a longer schedule with more traditionally structured meets this season. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
This post was updated Oct. 13 at 6:09 p.m. The Bruins landed on the podium in their first official meet of the season. UCLA swim and dive placed third with 670 points at the Fresno State Invitational on Friday and Saturday, with 15 individuals earning top-10 finishes. Read more...
Photo: In her first official collegiate meet, UCLA swim and dive freshman swimmer Ana Jih-Schiff led the Bruins with four top-10 finishes at the Fresno State Invitational over the weekend. (Courtesy of Jesus Ramirez/UCLA Athletics)
Men’s water polo Ricardo Garcia, Daily Bruin contributor The Bruins will have the chance to continue their home winning streak in their conference opener. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (13-1) will host No. Read more...
Photo: After compiling a 13-1 record, No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo will commence its conference schedule with a match against No. 3 Stanford on Saturday. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin)
The Bruins brought back an annual tradition to kick off their season. Over six months after the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA championships, UCLA swim and dive officially began its 2021-2022 season with the blue and gold intrasquad Friday at Spieker Aquatics Center. Read more...
Photo: Swimmer Sophie Clarkowski started her senior season with UCLA swim and dive Friday with the blue and gold intrasquad meet. (Courtesy of Eric Hurd/UCLA Athletics)
Even before becoming a Bruin, Maria Polyakova dreamed of competing on the Olympic stage. Seven years after coming to Westwood and pursuing an award-laden collegiate career, Polyakova finally accomplished her goal, competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a diver for the Russian Olympic Committee. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA diver Maria Polyakova spent five years with the Bruins before returning home to Russia to train for the Olympics. (Daily Bruin file photo. Photo illustration by Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)
With the 2021-2022 season for UCLA Athletics beginning this month, the Daily Bruin Sports staff takes a look at the expectations for all 21 varsity teams, discussing the best- and worst-case scenarios for each club along with one key storyline surrounding each roster. Read more...
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This post was updated July 25 at 9:47 p.m. With the 2020 Tokyo Games officially underway, Daily Bruin Sports looks at the 43 Bruin athletes – and handful of coaches – who are currently in Japan representing the blue and gold of UCLA, along with their countries’ colors. Read more...
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