One-on-one, head-up, for all the marbles. As a fan, that's what everyone wants to see. Read more...
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April 17, 11:52 pm
Men’s track and field dual meet with Oregon ends in first tie ever
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April 17, 11:46 pm
Women’s track and field posts strong individual performances at Mt. SAC Relays while many teammates rest
Ida Storm of the UCLA women's track and field team has become so prolific in the hammer throw that anything short of a first-place finish can be considered a disappointment for the freshman thrower. Read more...
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April 14, 2:03 am
Preaching Wisdom off the Blocks
Track coach Johnny Gray shares his thoughts on running as a sport
April 14, 2011 – Assistant track coach Johnny Gray answers the question, “Why do you like track?” Here’s what he really thinks of running. Gray spoke with the Daily Bruin’s Lee Witbeck at Drake Stadium. [1:19]
"Track coach Johnny Gray shares his thoughts on running as a sport"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.
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April 14, 1:43 am
UCLA-Oregon men’s track and field duel returns to Drake Stadium
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.
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April 14, 1:30 am
Bruin women’s track and field hits its stride entering the Mt. Sac Relays and the final stretch of its season
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.
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April 13, 6:05 pm
Women’s track and field posts strong individual performances in last home meet of season
On a weekend dominated by the pursuit for a green jacket in the Masters, a man in a red jacket took the shots at Drake Stadium where the UCLA women's track and field team hosted the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational. Read more...
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April 13, 6:03 pm
Many men’s track and field athletes rest up, while others post personal bests at Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational
For a track meet bearing the names of two of the sport's greatest competitors, the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational was surprisingly void of competitive fire. A week after a dominating win by the No. Read more...