UCLA Athletics is synonymous with success.
Boasting 124 NCAA national championships, UCLA has some of the most memorable moments, teams and players in the history of collegiate athletics.

In its first year in the Big Ten, UCLA Athletics had its fair share of glory-filled moments. Whether it was perfect 10s, buzzer beaters or last-minute thrillers, these nine athletes forever cemented themself in Bruin history.

I was born at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, so in many ways, my journey as a Bruin started from day one.
At 11 years old, I took a photo in front of the “Future Bruin” locker at the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame — a small moment that quietly planted a dream in my heart to one day become a UCLA quarterback and make a positive impact beyond the field.

The year is 1980.
UCLA’s softball program, helmed by now-Hall of Famers head coach Sharron Backus and assistant coach Sue Enquist, is just in its sixth year of existence.

I filed into my seat at Jackie Robinson Stadium on May 30, attending what felt like my 100th contest at the ballpark.
Only this time, I actually had to push my way through a crowd as I navigated the concourse.

My journey at UCLA started three years before I first stepped foot on campus as a student-athlete. I was traveling with my dad to various California schools, unofficially visiting programs and taking whatever time I could get to speak with the coaches.

My love of the water started when I was four, during my first swim lesson in Newfoundland, Canada. My swim teacher could not keep my head above water, literally.