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Nia Akins runs second-fastest 800m in NCAA history
Nia Akins runs second-fastest 800m in NCAA history
The middle-distance runner clocked in at 2:00.71 at the Boston University Valentine Invitational.
Freshman fencer wins individual Ivy epee championship
Freshman fencer wins individual Ivy epee championship
Chloe Daniel finished 12-4 at the Ivy League Championships over the weekend and helped the Quakers knock off Princeton, the No. 1 team in the country.
Quakers best Columbia, Cornell
Quakers best Columbia, Cornell
At the Palestra on Friday and Saturday, the women’s basketball team beat Columbia and Cornell, respectively.
Marr’s high marks net ECAC Rookie of the Week
Marr’s high marks net ECAC Rookie of the Week
The freshman placed first on the uneven bars and tied for first on the balance beam against Cornell on Sunday in New York.
Training athletes to save lives
Training athletes to save lives
A Penn tennis player spearheads a program to certify all student athletes in CPR. It’s the first of its kind at any college or university in the country.
Dingle repeats as Ivy League Rookie of the Week
Dingle repeats as Ivy League Rookie of the Week
The freshman guard earned his second straight Ivy League Rookie of the Week honor, and fifth overall.
Red & Blue earn milestone wins versus Big Green
Red & Blue earn milestone wins versus Big Green
On Saturday, the men’s basketball team picked up its 1,800th program win by defeating Dartmouth, and the women’s team notched its 600th program win by demolishing the Big Green.
NY Jets linebacker, a Penn alum, awarded NFLPA’s highest honor
NY Jets linebacker, a Penn alum, awarded NFLPA’s highest honor
Brandon Copeland has been recognized for his community service work, and positively impacting his team’s city and communities across the country.
Running the point with Kendall Grasela
Running the point with Kendall Grasela
The senior co-captain chats about playing the point guard position, avoiding turnovers, her close-knit family, matriculating at the School of Nursing, and controlling the controllables.
Brodeur, Dingle feted by Big 5, Ivy League
Brodeur, Dingle feted by Big 5, Ivy League
The senior forward and freshman guard have been awarded Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors, respectively.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn wants Philly to be a global track destination. Bringing more pros to town is part of it
Penn Relays director Steve Dolan and Penn athletic director Alanna Shanahan share how the new Grand Slam Track circuit event will help make Penn a global track destination.
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6ABC.com
Penn unveils statue of Bert Bell, the first owner of the Philadelphia Eagles
Penn alumnus and Philadelphia Eagles founder Bert Bell was honored with a statue and ceremony at Franklin Field.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn baseball inspired by Yankees’ Jake Cousins, who will be the first Quaker since 1912 to play in a World Series
Alumnus Jake Cousins is pitching in the World Series for the New York Yankees, featuring remarks from Penn baseball coach John Yurkow and other Penn players.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Coach Ray Priore reaches 50-win milestone as Penn outlasts Bucknell
The Penn football team defeated Bucknell on Saturday to mark Ray Priore’s 50th victory as the program’s coach.
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The New York Times
For Nia Akins, U.S. 800-meter Olympian, music was the path to confidence in track
Recent Penn grad and 2024 Paris Olympian Nia Akins is profiled for drawing connections between musical performance and running track and field.
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