As he breathed in on the pole vault runway, junior Mike Woepse’s lungs filled with Albuquerque air, much thinner than he is used to. Such conditions, however, were no deterrent for Woepse, who propelled himself forward to land a personal record jump of 18 feet, 4 1/2 inches, nearing UCLA’s school record and allotting himself a possible future place among its pole vault legends. Read more...
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February 11, 12:13 am
Track and field take a step forward with weekend meets
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February 4, 10:09 pm
Members of UCLA track teams compete at USA Cross Country Championships
The USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis last weekend was a hectic affair for members of the women’s distance team, with memorable moments including ambulance visits, illness and Olympic athletes. Read more...
Photo: Many members of the UCLA track team, including senior Katja Goldring, competed in the USA Cross Country Championships in St. Louis last weekend.
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January 31, 1:28 am
Track and field shines with array of personal bests
For the Bruins, a young team has its positives and negatives, but they have been showing the benefits of being able to improve, which the UW Invitational reflected not only in the juniors and seniors but also in strong underclassmen. Read more...
Photo: Senior pole vaulter Allison Koressel had a strong finish during the University of Washington Invitational over the weekend.
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January 28, 1:29 am
Track and field tallies strong results at UW Invitational
When the UCLA track and field team landed in Seattle on Friday, senior Turquoise Thompson had one thing on her mind. Read more...
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January 25, 1:59 am
Combined track teams show improved performance
Increased team morale for UCLA’s men’s and women’s track and field came from an unlikely source this season, as both teams combined into one program under the leadership of coach Mike Maynard. Read more...
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May 30, 1:59 am
Hurdling the Odds: Sickle cell trait poses biggest obstacle in path of three-time NCAA Champion contender
Turquoise Thompson didn't know what was wrong with her body. Early on in her career, she was constantly suffering from muscle cramps and nagging injuries, and the recurring nature of these ailments was becoming concerning. Read more...
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Junior Turquoise Thompson is one of the top hurdlers in the nation despite having inherited the sickle cell trait. Thompson’s red blood cells carry oxygen to her muscles at a less efficient rate than typical blood cells, which has the potential to cause numerous health complications and limits her ability to exert herself while training.
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May 23, 11:37 pm
UCLA assistant track and field coach Johnny Gray aids in future Olympian’s pursuit of his record
To the random student passing Drake Stadium on the way to class on May 14, it would have looked like a standard, early morning workout was going on. Read more...
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Future Olympian Nick Symmonds (left) will attempt to surpass UCLA assistant men’s track and field coach Johnny Gray, who currently holds the American record in the 800 meters, in this year’s London Olympics.