‘The ultimate Bruin’: How UCLA gymnastics helped lift Chae Campbell to NCAA championships
3 years, 8 months ago

‘The ultimate Bruin’: How UCLA gymnastics helped lift Chae Campbell to NCAA championships

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When Chae Campbell tumbles across the floor and sticks double back tucks, fans see one of UCLA’s rising stars. Competing on a team for the first time in her gymnastics career, Chae Campbell is thriving in UCLA’s team-first environment. “It feels like you’re flying with the team putting the wind underneath your wings.” Being on a team was intimidating for Campbell at first. Dennis said she looks to Campbell on hard days, telling herself she needs to “get like Chae.” “She’s seriously that good,” Dennis said.

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