2020 graduate Nia Akins on her way to Paris Olympics Nia Akins (center), won the 800 meter final at the USA Track & Field Olympic trials on Monday night. She will be headed to the Paris Olympics along with Allie Wilson (right), who came in second, and Juliette Whittaker (left), who came in third.(Image: Courtesy of USATF) 2020 graduate Nia Akins on her way to Paris Olympics Akins won the 800 meter final on Monday night. After finishing sixth, May graduate Isabella Whittaker has a good chance of being a part of the 4x400 relay pool.
Penn ties school record in Learfield Cup standings Image: Penn Athletics Penn ties school record in Learfield Cup standings Out of more than 350 Division I institutions, Penn finished 60th and matched the school record 409.5 points.
Cross country trio earns All-Ivy praise Cross country trio earns All-Ivy praise Third-year runner Maeve Stiles has received First-Team All-Ivy recognition. Fourth-year runner Lizzy Bader and first-year runner Lily Murphy picked up Second-Team honors.
Jamboree on Shoemaker Green welcomes Penn student-athletes Jamboree on Shoemaker Green welcomes Penn student-athletes The Student-Athlete Kick-Off Picnic was held on Sept. 1 on Shoemaker Green outside of the Palestra and Franklin Field.
Steve Dolan named new director of the Penn Relays Steve Dolan named new director of the Penn Relays Currently the James P. Tuppeny/Betty J. Costanza Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Penn, Dolan succeeds Dave Johnson, who announced his retirement as director in September 2020.
Penn Athletics announces fall sport spectator guidelines Penn Athletics announces fall sport spectator guidelines All spectators in attendance (12 years old and above) must attest to having been vaccinated and face coverings are required at all indoor and outdoor competition venues.
2020 alumna Nia Akins receives NCAA’s Today’s Top 10 Award 2020 alumna Nia Akins receives NCAA’s Today’s Top 10 Award The Award recognizes former student-athletes for their successes on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
Trifecta of runners awarded All-Ivy honors Trifecta of runners awarded All-Ivy honors Three runners on the women’s cross country team are All-Ivy selections, the most in school history.