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Berkeley student Mykolas Alekna shatters world record in discus throw

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Berkeley student Mykolas Alekna shatters world record in discus throw

At 21, the third-year student is only the second Cal field athlete in history to break a world record.

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New 'Boys in the Boat' movie — and a unique campus class — spark pride in Cal's rowing history

New 'Boys in the Boat' movie — and a unique campus class — spark pride in Cal's rowing history

Rogers family commits $10 million to Cal men’s rowing

Rogers family commits $10 million to Cal men’s rowing

UC Berkeley and the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics

UC Berkeley and the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics

From athlete to advocate: Berkeley graduate gives newcomers a sporting chance

From athlete to advocate: Berkeley graduate gives newcomers a sporting chance

Ty-Ron Douglas: Bridging the academic and athletic worlds

Ty-Ron Douglas: Bridging the academic and athletic worlds

No shortage of good news as fall semester 2022 begins at UC Berkeley

No shortage of good news as fall semester 2022 begins at UC Berkeley

Play ball! At Berkeley, it’s one solution to pandemic-era team building

Play ball! At Berkeley, it’s one solution to pandemic-era team building

A matter of fair play: Cal Band seeks all new instruments

A matter of fair play: Cal Band seeks all new instruments

Berkeley Talks: Sociologist Harry Edwards on sport in society

Berkeley Talks: Sociologist Harry Edwards on sport in society

New student Annika McEnroe: ‘Swimming is a safe space for me’

New student Annika McEnroe: ‘Swimming is a safe space for me’

Stephen Miller, who led Berkeley’s excavation in Ancient Nemea, Greece, dies at 79

Stephen Miller, who led Berkeley’s excavation in Ancient Nemea, Greece, dies at 79

I’m a Berkeleyan: Student-athlete Nikko Remigio finds pride in being ‘a mixed kid’

I’m a Berkeleyan: Student-athlete Nikko Remigio finds pride in being ‘a mixed kid’

The Cal Band marches on with virtual performances, cardboard cutouts

The Cal Band marches on with virtual performances, cardboard cutouts

Black athletes and the fight for racial justice

Black athletes and the fight for racial justice

Charmin Smith challenges the norm of the white college coach

Charmin Smith challenges the norm of the white college coach

Berkeley Talks: Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race

Berkeley Talks: Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race

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