UCLA gymnastics determined to ‘celebrate every moment’ amid unusual season
LA TimesNia Dennis was on her way to practice when a text message stopped the UCLA gymnast in her tracks. “It was kind of like a what’s-going-on moment,” the senior said as teammates grappled with whether it was safe to return home to their families and what it meant with the team’s season opener just weeks away. “We’re going to be grateful for what we can do and celebrate every moment we have together.” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost all aspects of UCLA’s training regimen as the team nears its season opener Saturday against Arizona State, but it also reinforced the Bruins’ commitment to training with joy and gratitude. “It’s just going to take a little bit longer for us to be at our best,” Waller said. “I have no doubt that, we’ll be able to turn it on and give the UCLA Bruin performance that everyone knows and loves,” Campbell said.
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