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Quakers shine in Philly Mets meet
Quakers shine in Philly Mets meet
At the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational on Saturday at Franklin Field, Penn’s track and field teams were victorious in more than a dozen events.
Penn Relays to host Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational
Penn Relays to host Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational
The local-only, collegiate-only, invitation-only track competition will be held on April 24 at Franklin Field.
Rejoice! Local spring sports set to begin
Rejoice! Local spring sports set to begin
Penn and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have given the go-ahead to begin spring sports competition against local teams.
By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Women)
By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Women)
In celebration of the return of the NCAA Tournament after last year’s was canceled by COVID, Penn Today reflects on the Quakers’ appearances in the Big Dance.
By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Men)
By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Men)
In the spirit and excitement of March Madness, Penn Today takes a look at the history of the Quakers in the NCAA Tournament.
Striking a balance in camp planning
Striking a balance in camp planning
Amidst the uncertainties of the pandemic and with time to plan, this year organizers of summer camp offerings at Penn have developed an array of in-person and virtual programs.
The mother of women’s sports at Penn
The mother of women’s sports at Penn
In 1921, Margaret Katherine Majer became the first coach of women’s athletics teams at Penn. She is recognized as the founder of women’s sports at the University.
Penn Athletics cancels traditional Penn Relays
Penn Athletics cancels traditional Penn Relays
If health conditions in the city continue to improve, the Relays plan to sponsor three separate track meets in coming months.
The first Black starting quarterback on Franklin Field
The first Black starting quarterback on Franklin Field
Marty Vaughn, a Class of 1975 alum, reflects on his college football career, where he led the Quakers to winning seasons in ’73 and ’74.
Ivy League cancels spring sports season
Ivy League cancels spring sports season
Due to the pandemic, the conference will not hold league competition or host league championships this spring, but has put in place a process that may allow for limited, local competition if public health conditions improve.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
She graduated from Penn in 2023. Now, she’s the Quakers’ director of football operations
Jordyn Hall is Penn’s director of football operations, a role she’s had since last spring when she was a fourth-year student.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
These Penn Relays will have more prestige in the track world, and more prize money for stars
This year’s Penn Relays again will have a set of races with big international stars on Saturday, and though exact numbers weren’t provided, the increase in prize money more than doubles what it was before.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
After a back injury, this Penn senior’s record-breaking track success is ‘a long time coming’
Penn fourth-year Isabella Whittaker has set multiple program and Ivy League records this season and has Olympic hopes.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
For Penn’s wrestling team, an ‘innovative’ succession plan from one program legend to another
Matt Valenti will take over the Penn wrestling program in 2025-26, when longtime coach Roger Reina will move into an emeritus role for one season before retiring from coaching.
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Marketplace (NPR)
The success of women’s college basketball is more than just Caitlin Clark
Kenneth Shropshire of the Wharton School says that women’s college basketball needs to cultivate more superstars and superstar matchups like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to keep investors bought in and fans engaged.
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