A Day in the Life of a UCLA Gymnast

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Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross

Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross

Our names are Madison Kocian and Kyla Ross. We have been gymnasts for as long as we can remember. We are both Olympic gold medalists and world champions, and now we’re freshmen at UCLA and the first Olympic gold medalists ever to compete in collegiate gymnastics. Here’s a look at our lives as student-athletes.

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Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

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Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

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Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

Carlos Gonzalez/The Players' Tribune

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