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Pepp Cross Country and Track Boasts a Double Threat with Wells Twins

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Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsFor Pepperdine Men’s Cross Country and Track sophomores Patrick and Tim Wells, running has been a part of their lives since they were young. From competing together in their hometown of nearby Burbank to running together at the collegiate level, running will always be the bond that connects this set of twins.The brothers' parents … [Read more...] about Pepp Cross Country and Track Boasts a Double Threat with Wells Twins

Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu

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Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu

People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl

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Photos by Chad Jimenez “A big inspirational figure for me was my coach in high school. I ran cross country and track and he played a really big role in our lives. I’m a senior right now and after I graduate I’m going to go work for a year as a physical therapist aid and then start applying to physical therapy schools and try to become a physical therapist. Living the sport … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Nicholas Wedl

Athletes, Colleagues Remember Former XC Coach Richard Kampmann

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Photo courtesy of Ashley BurtRichard Kampmann, a former cross country coach at Pepperdine who also coached for University and Dorsey High Schools in Los Angeles, passed away Jan. 23 at the age of 92. Kampmann, or "Coach K" as he was known by his athletes, fellow coaches and friends, left behind a powerful legacy after leading high school and college athletes for nearly 50 … [Read more...] about Athletes, Colleagues Remember Former XC Coach Richard Kampmann

Heath Takes Charge at Cross Country WCC Championships

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Photo courtesy of Kelvin Kuo This was what their whole season had been building toward. All of the exhausting workouts, the frustrating races, the countless 6 a.m. wake-up calls were behind them. The WCC Championships in San Diego wasn't the final race for certain members of the Cross-Country team, but it was the beginning of the end. The postseason started that Friday … [Read more...] about Heath Takes Charge at Cross Country WCC Championships