The marathon serves as a culminating event for the Olympics – fitting, given the ancient roots and the endless pace of athletic venues that define two-and-a-half weeks every four years. Read more...
Women’s Soccer
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 20, 2:04 pm
Women’s soccer takes down SDSU in season opener
UCLA women’s soccer did more than just open the door to the 2016 season Friday night – they kicked it down and smashed it to pieces. Read more...
Photo: After half an hour of play, senior forward Darian Jenkins recorded three goals in less than seven and a half minutes for a flawless hat trick against the Aztecs. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Volleyball, Sports, Women's Soccer, Women's Water Polo
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August 19, 9:52 pm
Rio Recap: August 19
This year at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA women’s and men’s water polo coach Adam Krikorian got to wear all 13 of his athletes’ medals after USA beat Italy 12-5. (Peter Casey/USA TODAY Sports)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 14, 9:13 pm
Women’s soccer ties 2-2 against No. 16 BYU in scrimmage
It was only a scrimmage, but UCLA women’s soccer showed everything it had as the team fought to a 2-2 draw against No. 16 BYU. The large contingent of fans on the North Athletic Field – the future home of UCLA soccer – did not have to wait long before the action came. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Darian Jenkins was a force on offense against the Cougars, moving through multiple defenders on many occasions. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Men's Water Polo, Sports, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
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August 13, 12:20 am
Rio recap: Aug. 12
This year, at the 2016 Summer Olympics, 36 past, current and future UCLA athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro. Each day, the Daily Bruin will wrap up the different events with Bruin highlights, key performances and upcoming events. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Nirra Fields scored seven points off the bench for Team Canada, but Team USA pulled away for an 81-51 victory to hand the Canadians their first loss in four Olympic matches. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 12, 8:40 pm
Canada heads to women’s soccer semifinals with victory over France
All it took was one goal. Canada triumphed over France in Friday’s quarterfinal with a 1-0 victory, sending the 2012 bronze medalists to the semifinals for the second straight Olympic Games. Read more...
Photo: Team Canada, including incoming freshman Jessie Fleming (#17), are undefeated at the 2016 Olympics. The Canadians edged France in the quarterfinals. (Courtesy of Douglas O’Brien via Creative Commons)
Sports, Women's Soccer
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August 12, 3:15 pm
Team USA falls to Sweden in women’s soccer quarterfinal
The favorites have fallen. The American quest for a fourth straight gold medal was thwarted after a devastating 1-1 (4-3) loss to Sweden in penalties Friday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: Team USA and former UCLA coach Jill Ellis fell to Team Sweden in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. The Americans were the three-time defending gold medalists and reigning World Cup champions.