Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Bryan Yan, a fourth-year finance major in the Wharton School, performs a barbell bench press.

Building muscle with the Penn Barbell Club

Open to beginners, intermediates, and experts, the Club features powerlifting, bodybuilding, and general fitness.

Greg Johnson ・February 2, 2024

At left, Tyler Perkins dribbles to the basket against Harvard; at right, Mataya Gayle dribbles to the basket against Columbia.

Perkins, Gayle pick up Ivy Rookie of the Week awards

The first-year guards were bright spots in the Red & Blue’s losses to Columbia on Saturday.

Greg Johnson ・January 30, 2024

Isabella Whittaker races down the track during an indoor meet.

Fast times at Boston U

Members of the women’s track and field team set new school, Ivy League, and facility records on Saturday at Boston University.

Greg Johnson ・January 29, 2024

Second-year Omar Hafez of the men’s squash team and second-year Malak Taha of the women’s squash team.

Undefeated squash teams commence conference play

The men’s and women’s squash teams, both 7-0, open Ivy League play on Friday at the Penn Squash Center.

Greg Johnson ・January 18, 2024

At left, third-year guard Stina Almqvist lays the ball up while a defender tries to block her shot. At right, first-year guard Tyler Perkins dribbles the ball to the basket.

Quakers set for Ivy League play

The women’s and men’s basketball teams open their conference schedules on Saturday afternoon. The women are 8-5 and the men are 8-7.

Greg Johnson ・January 4, 2024

Ginger Fontenot holds a soccer ball while leaning against a goal post at Penn Park, with the Philly skyline in the background.

Reading the game with Ginger Fontenot

The fourth-year defender on the women’s soccer team chats about her competitive drive, the charge of a center-back, running five to eight miles per game, playing at home, her favorite memory, and her favorite movie.

Greg Johnson ・December 13, 2023