Former Olympians, Current Bruins
Redshirt junior Samantha Peszek's participation in the Beijing Summer Olympics was limited because of an injury.
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Freshman Jennifer Pinches competed in the 2012 Olympics for Great Britain.
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Freshman Jordyn Wieber, who won a gold medal with Team USA at the London Olympics, is a team manager for UCLA gymnastics.
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Sophomore Danusia Francis was a reserve athlete for Great Britain in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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Peszek's injury troubles continued this year, but she still earned a perfect 10 on uneven bars earlier this season.
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Pinches posted personal-bests in her routines at the Olympic finals, and initially wanted to end her gymnastics career on that high note.
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Although not competing on the team, Wieber still remains an inspiration for UCLA's gymnasts.
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Francis is the first collegiate gymnast to successfully perform a sideways aerial on beam.
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Despite struggling with injuries at the Olympics, Peszek tried not to show her frustration, wanting to support her teammates.
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After her time away from the sports, Pinches has gradually began to regain her gymnastics fitness this year.
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Francis has competed in floor, beam and bars for UCLA gymnastics.
