As a garbage can was thrown alongside the track by strong winds rarely seen in Los Angeles, UCLA track and field athletes stood tall. Instead of complaining, the Bruins viewed the wind as just an extra part of their training as they prepare for the Mt. Read more...
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April 18, 12:42 am
Windy conditions help track and field prep for Mt. SAC Relays
Sports, Track and Field
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April 16, 12:39 am
Swedish athlete joins UCLA’s track and field program
Three weeks ago, the newest addition to UCLA’s track team made the journey across the Atlantic Ocean from Stockholm to Los Angeles to begin her life as a college student. Read more...
Photo: Freshman high jumper Caroline Gyllenbern cites the chance to pursue both sports and academics as motivation for coming to UCLA.
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April 14, 10:34 pm
Track and field succeeds at invitational, hurdler sets event record
Sophomore hurdler Brea Buchanan made waves in the indoor season with a fifth-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Read more...
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April 12, 2:15 am
Track and field travels for Pomona-Pitzer Invitational
With the conclusion of the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational at Drake Stadium last weekend, the UCLA track and field team will resume its traveling schedule as it continues the 2013 outdoor track and field season on the road. Read more...
Track and Field
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April 9, 12:28 am
Senior hurdler sets high goals for final track season at UCLA
Despite clipping the last hurdle and tumbling to the ground after crossing the finish line, senior hurdler Turquoise Thompson quickly got up and waved to the cheering crowd. Read more...
Photo: The last home race of the year was also the first time senior hurdler Turquoise Thompson ran her signature 400m hurdle this season, an event in which she has set very lofty goals for her final year on the track team.
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April 8, 12:29 am
UCLA men’s track bests LSU, TCU in first home invitational
Each time a UCLA runner came down the home stretch, it sounded like someone cranked up the volume a couple of levels on the sound system. Read more...
Photo: Kylie Price was one of several athletes who got to go up against Olympic-status competitors this weekend at Drake Stadium.
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April 5, 3:13 am
Track and field team comes home to get taste of preparation for crucial meets
With the start of April – a pivotal month for the track and field team – UCLA’s squad is going to come home and do some spring cleaning. Read more...