Elite athletes often face a lights-camera-action moment. But Sydney Barros has been no stranger to creating her spotlight, even when life has tried to dim it. Read more...
Photo: (Kirsten Matsumoto/Daily Bruin)
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February 11, 12:42 am
Ella Explains: UCLA gymnastics’ all-around power leaves it more poised than ever to win Nationals
The phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” was coined for a reason. And it’s a lesson UCLA gymnastics learned last season. When contending for a national championship, a team must stand out. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA gymnastics hug and give high-fives. This season’s squad boasts top-10 rankings on all four events. (Zimo Li/Dail Bruin senior staff)
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February 11, 12:41 am
‘It felt like home’: Carissa Clay takes leap of faith with UCLA gymnastics
Carissa Clay knew she was destined to be a Bruin at just eight years old. Eight-year-old Clay arrived in Westwood with tears streaming down her face. Read more...
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February 11, 12:29 am
‘It came at the right moment’: Rewinding to UCLA gymnastics’ 2018 championship win
Travel back in time. 2018 was defined by the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Marvel’s box office hits and Beyoncé headlining Coachella. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA’s 2018 national championship gymnastics team cheer behind the championship banner while holding their trophies. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 11, 12:23 am
Reaching for the Olympics, gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera draws on Sri Lankan heritage
A year and a half ago, 16-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera took to the stage for her final routine at the Olympic trials, ready to cap off a breakout 2024 season. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Tiana Sumanasekera hits a split jump. (Photo by Zimo Li/Daily Bruin senior staff, Illustration by Yejee Kim/Cartoons director)
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February 11, 12:20 am
Jordan Chiles reflects on 4 seasons at her dream school, journey to success
Jordan Chiles has always been a standout. But in her fourth and final season with the Bruins, the nation’s No. 1 all-arounder is going for something greater. Read more...
Photo: Senior Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. (Daily Bruin file photo, Illustration by Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)
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February 7, 5:17 pm
Jordan Chiles’ 4th perfect 10 in a row helps UCLA gymnastics to win over Minnesota
This post was updated Feb. 8 at 11:30 p.m. Not many gymnasts achieve perfection. Especially two weeks in a row – and with two different routines. But senior Jordan Chiles performed her Prince-themed floor routine for the first time since December on Saturday and was deemed perfect once again. “There’s a sold out crowd that literally were giving her a standing ovation,” said coach Janelle McDonald. Read more...
Photo: Jordan Chiles dances during her floor routine. The senior logged her third consecutive perfect 10 on floor Saturday afternoon, after returning to her junior-year Prince routine in place of her senior-year Whitney Houston program. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)