The No. 2 UCLA Gymnastics team (5-0) is starting this season off with a bang. Who knew that this is where the Bruins would be in a season wrapped in emotion and farewell? But how did they get here?
It all started last spring when the Bruins won the National Championship in a surprise come from behind victory that was sparked by a Perfect 10 from Peng Peng Lee. It was a moment that brought tears to the eyes of even the toughest Bruin and for all intents and purposes, that Bruin was Valerie Kondos-Field, the UCLA gymnastics coach who has been an inspiration to many.