Forty-Three Bruins Continue an Olympic Tradition
If you know me, you know I'm not just a UCLA alum...I'm a UCLA sports fan! And not only is the school's rich sports history worthy of praise, its representation in the Olympics is deep as well. Well-known and iconic Olympians from Rafer Johnson to Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Karch Kiraly to Mitch Gaylord, Dawn Harper to Gail Devers, Lisa Fernandez to Ato Boldon, have peppered Summer Olympic rosters since Antwerp 1920. Scan the names of UCLA-affiliated athletes at the Games and the school's Olympic success beats many nations'.
Note, there are also seven Bruin staffers scheduled to go to Tokyo as part of Team USA coaching contingents, across water polo, softball, and volleyball.
*I'll update the list as needed. Let me know if you see anyone missing.
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