Bruins strike gold

UCLA has earned its first gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Mark Hunter, an assistant coach for the Bruins' women's rowing team, claimed victory Sunday in the lightweight double sculls with teammate Zac Purchase. They became the first British pair to ever win gold in the event.

Earlier in the week, UCLA swimmer Kim Vandenberg earned a bronze in the 4x200m relay. More medals aren't only likely, but certain — soccer player Lauren Cheney can do no worse than a silver after the U.S. semifinal victory over Japan.