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Veteran experience has proven time and time again to be oh-so-valuable.
But sometimes, a fresh face can do the trick.
For UCLA gymnastics, this season will be all about finding the perfect balance.
When it comes to the big stage, Bruins are no strangers.
But representing an entire nation doesn’t come without intense preparation.
Two years out from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, UCLA athletes and coaches across eras of Westwood history are gearing up to showcase their skills to the world.
This post was updated June 23 at 1:39 p.m.
UCLA gymnastics landed its first transfer of the offseason Monday.
Rising senior Alilah Alvarado announced her move from Provo, Utah, to Westwood on Instagram.
After UCLA gymnastics (33-4) ended its 2026 campaign in April with a national semifinal upset by Minnesota, the collegiate gymnastics world quickly turned its attention toward what 2027 could look like and how the Bruins will adjust to life without soon-to-graduate Jordan Chiles.
This post was updated June 13 at 7:25 p.m.
The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made.
This post was updated June 13 at 7:32 p.m.
As the 2025-26 academic year comes to a close, so does another UCLA Athletics chapter. The past year was filled with standout plays, broken records and national championships.
I don’t know where to begin.
How does one characterize this year of UCLA sports?
Broken records.
Banners raised.
Players drafted.
It would be an understatement to say this past year was a period of unprecedented success.
When UCLA gymnastics’ season ended with a third-place finish at the national semifinal, it marked more than just the close of the Bruins’ 2026 campaign – it also brought an end to senior Jordan Chiles’ collegiate career.
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