“Run through the finish!” rang through Drake Stadium after a runner eased off a couple feet short of the white line. The command then quickly echoed once again as the very next runner repeated the same mistake. Read more...
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March 1, 12:20 am
Track and field trains younger runners, aims for NCAA championships
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February 25, 10:59 pm
UCLA pole vaulter hopes to jump back from injury
Junior pole vaulter Natasha Kolbo brought home a second-place finish from the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in early February – and an injury. There was a hole in the pit at the competition, and when she stepped on it she rolled her ankle. Read more...
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February 24, 11:46 pm
Men’s and women’s track and field finish in top 10 at MPSF championships
A time of 8.48 was enough for Tatum Souza to come in first place in her 60 meter hurdles event. But the junior knew that her day was not over, and that she would still have to be tested in the high jump, shot put, long jump and 800m run. Read more...
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February 22, 1:14 am
Track and field head to Washington for MPSF championship
It usually doesn’t rain in Southern California, but on a cold Tuesday morning, it did. But even the downpour could not keep senior pole vaulter Allison Koressel and the UCLA women’s pole vault team from Drake Stadium, as they continued to run drills in the harsh rain and chilly winds in preparation for the upcoming Mountain Pacific Sports Federation championships. Read more...
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February 18, 11:06 pm
Track rounds out Run for the Dream Invite with three meet records
Senior middle distance runner Danielle Low watched the meet organizers reconstruct the 160-yard track after the sprint races came to a close at the Run for the Dream Invitational in Fresno, Calif. Read more...
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February 15, 12:41 am
Track and field use Fresno meet to prepare for MPSF championships
Patrick Douglas knew he was working toward something important Tuesday afternoon when he finished doing a 4-mile tempo run with his UCLA track teammates. Read more...
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February 11, 11:34 pm
UCLA freshman shot putter displays strong potential
Redshirt freshman Nick Scarvelis sat patiently among his fellow shot putters, waiting for his turn to throw at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational. Even though he is a redshirt freshman and had no competitions under his belt since last July, Scarvelis impressed coach Mike Maynard and many others at the Don Kirby Friday by garnering a third place victory. Read more...