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With his win in the NCAA 800 meters, Charles Jock became the first Anteater in 34 years to win an individual title. But his attempt to make the 2012 Olympic team fell just short.

Designation by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association comes after the sophomore broke UCI’s record in the 800 meters four times this season.

Historic March Madness win puts spotlight on a rich sports program that prides itself on making champions both on and off the court

Year brings scientific advances, national accolades, international outreach, student achievement and loss of campus stalwarts

It was a good year to be an Anteater sports fan in 2011, and 2012 promises to be the same, if not better. Here are 10 stories to follow.

Capping a record-setting season at UCI, the track star is set to compete in the 800 meter race at the International Association of Athletics Federations World Track & Field Championships.

What makes him the fastest half-miler in UCI history? A brilliant desire to be the best.

Charles Jock uses a simple strategy for running an 800-meter race — start fast and make his competitors chase him. If they can catch up, fine. “Then they deserve to win,” says the junior UC Irvine track star. “But if they do, they’ll experience some pain.” Fortunately for Jock, few people can catch him in his signature […]

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

People taking drugs that cross the blood-brain barrier experienced less cognitive decline