Diversity Digest Vol. 2, Issue 22: Resilient Athletes

The Olympic and Paralympic games have turned the spotlight on over 50 Bruins competing in the games. For many Bruin athletes, being selected for these international competitions is a lifelong goal. They must be resilient to face the multitude of mental and physical challenges on their journey to success. This issue shines a light on some of our most resilient Bruin athletes past, present and emerging.

Participate
Learn about the late Rafer Johnson '59, the second African American student body president at UCLA and the first African American man to serve as the flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic Team, through LA84 Foundation's virtual exhibit.

Watch
Bruin Scout Bassett takes the spotlight in P&G's "Good Is Gold" series, highlighting Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Read
Jordan Chiles Exp. '25 is featured in the New York Times as she shares her turbulent journey to the Olympics with team USA gymnastics.

Learn
Danusia Francis '16 achieved her dream of competing at the Olympics with team Jamaica gymnastics even after learning she had torn her ACL.

Support
UCLA Black Student-Athlete Alliance was created as a safe space for Black athletes to grow, create community and elicit change on campus and beyond. Follow them on Instagram.

We thank you for your support. Please feel free to reach out to us by email at diversity@alumni.ucla.edu.

Take care,

UCLA Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives staff