This post was updated Feb. 11 at 1:56 p.m.
After a runner-up finish at the 2025 national championship, No. 4 UCLA gymnastics is back – and has its sights set on taking home the gold.

A year and a half ago, 16-year-old Tiana Sumanasekera took to the stage for her final routine at the Olympic trials, ready to cap off a breakout 2024 season.

There is no party like a UCLA floor party.
And the Bruins have slowly turned up the music at the best show in Los Angeles.
Excluding its meet against Nebraska on Jan.

This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:29 p.m.
No. 5 UCLA gymnastics will return to Pauley Pavilion on Friday night, facing Washington. Daily Bruin reporter Finn Karish discusses the Husky talent ahead of the matchup.

This post was updated Feb. 8 at 12:15 a.m.
Surrounding oneself with strong support is a recipe for success.
And it certainly does not hurt when that support comes with Olympic-caliber experience.

This post was updated Jan. 10 at 11:09 p.m.
An opportunity for revenge goes unfulfilled.
With three of the four 2025 NCAA finalists in the field, the Bruins had an opportunity to set the tone early in 2026 but ultimately fell short.

This post was updated Dec. 31 at 2:36 p.m.
No. 4 UCLA gymnastics returns to competition after a historic 2025 run that culminated in its program-first Big Ten title and an NCAA championship runner-up finish.

Jordan Chiles brought the Bruin floor party to Dancing with the Stars this fall, capturing third place.
Now, the two-time Olympian will dance alongside a new set of UCLA stars for her final hurrah in 2026.

As the 2026 season approaches, UCLA gymnastics coach Janelle McDonald sat down with members of the Daily Bruin gymnastics beat to discuss the state of the program and its goals for the year ahead.

No. 2 seed UCLA (24-2, 5-1 MPSF) will have the opportunity to protect the national title starting Friday at Avery Aquatic Center in Palo Alto, California.