Tuesday, May 13

Around the League: Oregon sets track and field records, Utah gymnast thrives

While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Track and fieldMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars over the years to the University of Oregon athletics department, and the track and field program has reaped the benefits. Read more...

Photo: UCLA downed USC by 15, but it was really a show between two players. UCLA junior forward Monique Billings dropped 28 points and added 11 rebounds while USC senior guard Courtney Jaco notched 27 points. (Daily Bruin file photo)



UCLA track and field Olympic streak ends, but coaches produce medalists

UCLA athletes racked up nine medals in total at the Olympic games this year, but none came came from track and field, a sport in which the Bruins have historically had a strong presence. Read more...

Photo: Long-time UCLA coach Bob Kersee, right, shown here in 1993, continued to add to his coaching legacy with his athletes’ performances in the 2016 Olympics. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Paralympian Blake Leeper forges path to Rio on Drake Stadium track

If you walk into Drake Stadium on a weekday around 11 a.m., you’ll see a group of elite-level athletes working out with legendary sprint coach and UCLA alum John Smith. Read more...

Photo: After testing positive for cocaine, Blake Leeper wasn’t allowed to practice at the U.S. Olympic Committee training center anymore. He got back on track at UCLA’s Drake Stadium. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin photo editor)



Eight Bruins to join UCLA Athletics 2016 Hall of Fame

Eight UCLA alumni will be inducted in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. The new members have a combined 26 NCAA team and individual championships and six Olympic medals over their careers. Read more...

Photo: Adam Krikorian is one of eight Bruins who will be inducted in the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame. The former player and coach won 15 national titles in Westwood. (Daily Bruin file photo)




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