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Track & Field
Double champs
Double champs
On Sunday, the men’s lacrosse team won its second consecutive Ivy League Tournament title and the women’s track & field team earned its third straight Outdoor Ivy Heps Championship.
The 126th running of the Penn Relays
The 126th running of the Penn Relays
The Relays returned to Franklin Field last Thursday through Saturday for the first time since 2019.
The return of the Penn Relays, directed by Steve Dolan
The return of the Penn Relays, directed by Steve Dolan
Dolan, the Frank Dolson Director of the Penn Relays, discusses the resumption of the world-famous meet after a two-year break, notable athletes who will be competing, new programming and features, and what makes the Relays so special.
Keehan, Mahama, Wilson place first at Larry Ellis Invitational
Keehan, Mahama, Wilson place first at Larry Ellis Invitational
At the two-day Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton over the weekend, the track & field team took home three first-place finishes.
$17.5 million gift signals new era for Penn Athletics
$17.5 million gift signals new era for Penn Athletics
A generous commitment from Wharton alumnus Jay Alix will support the construction of a new indoor track & field facility, the first of its kind in greater Philadelphia.
Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1
Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1
Spectators ages 12 and above must show proof of vaccination and a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to access any indoor competition facility. All fans must wear a mask that meets current University guidelines.
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.
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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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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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn grad Nia Akins is about to release her first album. But first: Compete in the 800 meters at the Olympics
Penn graduate Nia Akins is running the 800 meters at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, with remarks from Penn coach Steve Dolan.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s Isabella Whittaker and sister Juliette are living out a childhood dream of being Olympians
Recent Penn graduate Isabella Whitaker and her sister Juliette are running for the U.S. track and field team in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Runner’s World
They shared a bedroom growing up. Now, the Whittaker sisters are Olympic Village roommates
Recent Penn grad Isabella Whittaker and her sister Juliette are supporting each other as runners at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
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San Diego Union Tribune
When 3 years of training came down to 2 minutes of running, Nia Akins was ready. Now the Rancho Bernardo High graduate is headed to the Olympics
School of Nursing graduate Nia Akins has become America’s top hope for an Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter run.
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