Assistant coach Johnny Gray stands on the edge of the track, stopwatch in hand. As another runner passes him, he calls out again, "Good swing!" This simple two-word phrase is an important tool for Gray, one that he uses on a daily basis to critique and encourage his athletes. Read more...

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A four-time Olympian and world record-holder in the outdoor 600 meters and indoor 1000 yards, Johnny Gray is in his second season as an assistant coach on the men’s track and field team and his first season with the women’s team. Gray has consistently mentored his runners with his steady teaching.

UCLA men's track and field has a long history with the team from Tracktown, USA. Read more...

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Alec Faldermeyer and UCLA host Oregon on Sunday.

Last weekend, the UCLA women's track and field team lined up against some competition it's not so used to, with some of the world's best athletes present at the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational. Read more...

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Redshirt junior pole vaulter Tori Anthony and the women’s track and field team will compete in the Mt. SAC Relays today through Saturday, as well as the Bryan Clay Invitational on Friday. The Bruins are coming off of strong finishes in their last two meets.

For the second time this year, Drake Stadium will be getting some action. That's because the UCLA women's track and field team will host the annual Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational at Drake Stadium, held today through Saturday. Read more...

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Ke’Nyia Richardson and the Bruins host the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational today through Saturday at Drake Stadium.

The UCLA men's track and field team appears to be hitting its stride. Read more...

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Junior decathlete Trent Perez throws a javelin during UCLA’s dual meet against Tennessee on Saturday. Perez and the Bruins will compete in the decathlon again when they host the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational today through Saturday.