The starting shot rang out and two laps later history was made. For Pepperdine junior Sarah Attar, the experience of participating in track and field in the London 2012 Olympics was “surreal and incredible.” Despite the fact that she finished last, she said it was the principle that mattered the most, not the time. Attar became one of two female athletes to represent Saudi … [Read more...] about Attar makes Olympic history- Junior Sarah Attar becomes the first female athlete to compete for Saudi Arabia in track
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Q&A with Sarah Attar: Running for Saudi Arabia, the 19-year-old Olympian made history
Graphic: How did you start your career in sports? Sarah Attar: I have always been involved in sports since I was really little. I played soccer growing up all my life, and then I got involved in volleyball. One of my friends randomly asked me to do track our sophomore year in high school, so I went out for the team. I was pretty decent so I figured I’d stick with it. And then … [Read more...] about Q&A with Sarah Attar: Running for Saudi Arabia, the 19-year-old Olympian made history
Athletics cuts cheerleading
Last semester, the Waves’ cheer coach informed her cheerleaders that the Athletics administration would be ending the cheerleading program and moving in a more dance-focused pom and spirit squad. In a goodbye email to the seven cheerleaders, head coach Jennifer Kehoe introduced the new coach and choreographer, Alex Nicandros, and wrote that she and Athletics encouraged the … [Read more...] about Athletics cuts cheerleading
Pepp sends eight to the London 2012 Olympics
MALIBU, Calif. -- Eight Pepperdine student-athletes (two current and six former) will be competing at the 2012 Olympics, and a number of other Waves will be taking part in the London Games as coaches, according to a Pepperdine press release. The eight athletes will be the third-most that Pepperdine has ever sent to one Olympics. 11 Pepperdine-affiliated athletes and coaches … [Read more...] about Pepp sends eight to the London 2012 Olympics
Basketball as a universal sport
Basketball is a universal sport. It crosses language barriers. It’s more than just a game. Well, at least that’s what the NBA advertises and claims. However, after spending a couple months in London, I quickly realized the faults in those statements. Try to find a free, 24/7 basketball court in South Kensington in London—they don’t exist. In fact, it takes quite the effort to … [Read more...] about Basketball as a universal sport