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AD Shanahan on her return to Penn and the changing world of college sports
AD Shanahan on her return to Penn and the changing world of college sports
The director of recreation and intercollegiate athletics discusses her journey from intern to AD, navigating sports during the pandemic, her goals as athletic director, and the everchanging world of college athletics.
Penn track stars soar at Seahawk Shootout
Penn track stars soar at Seahawk Shootout
At the Seahawk Shootout on Friday in Staten Island, New York, the opening meet of Penn’s indoor track & field season, the Quakers stockpiled 14 first-place finishes.
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 put on a show at the 1900 Olympics
Penn put on a show at the 1900 Olympics
Thirteen Quakers competed in the Games, which were held in Paris, and returned with 20 medals in track & field events.
First African American Olympic gold medalist was a Penn grad
First African American Olympic gold medalist was a Penn grad
John Baxter Taylor Jr. of Philadelphia, a superstar on Penn’s track & field team in the early 1900s, won gold at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Meet the Penn athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics
Meet the Penn athletes competing in the Tokyo Olympics
Six Quakers are going for the gold in the Olympic Games, representing the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Bermuda, and Taiwan/Chinese Taipei.
Penn Athletics prepared to support student-athletes regarding Name, Image, and Likeness
Penn Athletics prepared to support student-athletes regarding Name, Image, and Likeness
Staff at Penn Athletics has been working for months to prepare for the new legislation, and the Division is well-positioned to meet the needs of Penn student-athletes regarding NIL.
Alumnus Sam Mattis punches ticket to Tokyo
Alumnus Sam Mattis punches ticket to Tokyo
The 2016 grad earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team by finishing third in the discus at the Olympic Trials over the weekend.
Penn in the Track & Field U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Penn in the Track & Field U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Past and present track & field athletes are vying for a chance to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.
Catch her if you can: Uchechi Nwogwugwu
Catch her if you can: Uchechi Nwogwugwu
The senior sprinter holds the Penn record in the indoor and outdoor 400-meter dash, and was a part of a number of record-breaking relay teams.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn track and field and cross country head coach Steve Dolan named new director of the Penn Relays
Dolan will retain his role in his 10th year as Penn’s director of track and field and cross country. He succeeds Dave Johnson, who announced his retirement in September 2020 after 26 years as carnival director.
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