The track and field program improved in the Pac-12 and nationally in 2019, but the Bruins said they’re chasing titles in 2020. The UCLA men’s track and field team climbed the rankings throughout the outdoor season on the back of strong postseason performances. Read more...

Photo: Outgoing thrower Dotun Ogundeji was a member of the No. 1 ranked UCLA men’s throwing team in 2019. After graduating Friday, Ogundeji said he is optimistic about the future of the team’s leadership. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins had their most successful championship weekend in six years. Five UCLA track and field athletes earned First Team All-American honors in eight events at the NCAA championship in Austin, Texas, from June 5 to 8. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore thrower Alyssa Wilson was the only female athlete to earn the First Team All-American honors in three separate events at the NCAA championship. She is among the five Bruins who earned that status last weekend in Austin, Texas. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)

The season will culminate in one weekend for track and field athletes across the nation. The Bruins will send 20 athletes to compete in 16 events at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas. Read more...

Photo: Junior distance runner Robert Brandt is one of four UCLA track and field athletes who will compete in more than one event at the 2019 NCAA championship – as he will compete in the 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)

There will be more UCLA blue at the NCAA championship. UCLA track and field will be sending 20 athletes to the NCAA championship in Austin, Texas, after qualifying in 18 events at the NCAA west regional in Sacramento this weekend. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore thrower Alyssa Wilson qualified for the NCAA championships in the same three events as last year – shot put, hammer and discus. She is among the 20 Bruins that gained entry to the competition to be held in Austin, Texas. (Andy Bao/Daily Bruin)

NCAA championship berths are on the line for the Bruins this weekend. UCLA track and field will compete in the NCAA West Regional Championship in Sacramento from Thursday to Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior pole vaulter Elleyse Garrett could potentially be one member of the UCLA women’s track and field team to advance to the NCAA championship in Austin, Texas. (Daily Bruin file photo)

The men’s team has progressed in just two years under UCLA track and field director Avery Anderson. Anderson, who is heading the team, was named the Pac-12 Men’s Track and Field Coach of the Year on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Dotun Ogundeji threw for 20.22 meters – good for UCLA track and field’s best shot put distance of the Pac-12 championship last weekend in Tucson, Arizona. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)