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 28, 1:29 am
Track and field tallies strong results at UW Invitational
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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.
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May 23, 11:35 pm
UCLA men’s, women’s track and field teams chase NCAA qualification at preliminary round
After months of working to reach the top, 26 individuals from the men's and women's track and field teams will have a chance to put all their hard work to the test. Read more...
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Sophomore pole vaulter Mike Woepse will compete in the NCAA West Preliminary Round this weekend in Austin, Texas, in hopes of making it to the NCAA Championships in June.
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May 18, 1:37 am
The three throwers: Men’s track and field features powerful trio of throwers with NCAA championship potential
Having even one individual NCAA champion for any college track and field program is a major accomplishment. Read more...
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May 11, 1:14 am
Track and field travels to Oregon, looks for strong showing at Pac-12 Championships
Despite falling to rival USC last weekend at Drake Stadium, the UCLA women's track and field team were able to take some positives from the meet before heading into the Pac-12 Championships this weekend. "Even though we lost, this felt like a victory to me," head coach Jeanette Bolden said. Read more...