Track & Field

Historic Franklin Field sits empty with no players or fans.

Ivy League cancels spring sports season

Due to the pandemic, the conference will not hold league competition or host league championships this spring, but has put in place a process that may allow for limited, local competition if public health conditions improve.

Nia Akins leads a pack of runners while running in a relay race at the Penn Relays.

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.

Ivy League cancels winter sports season

In addition, fall sports will not be played during the spring semester, and spring sports are postponed through at least the end of February 2021.

At Franklin Field, a student from West Philadelphia runs with a baton during a track & field practice.

Quakers of all ages

Every year since 2013, the Penn track and field teams have joined forces with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships in a program called Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA).

Mayyi Mahama holds a first place board while standing on the first place podium at the Ivy Heps.

Mahama’s mighty throws gain All-American glory

Shining in the weight throw and shot put, the rising junior has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Nia Akins finishes in first place at an indoor track meet.

Akins caps stupendous career with All-American selection

The May Penn grad and track star was recently honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Runners race around the track at Franklin Field at the 2019 Penn Relays.

Penn Relays to keep running with first-ever Digital Penn Relays

On April 24, the iconic Penn Relays go online. The digital event will feature a Minecraft competition, virtual tables, and a workout class.

Athletes on the women's track and field team pose with a championship banner after winning the Indoor Ivy Heps.

We are the champions

The women’s track & field team won their third consecutive Indoor Ivy Heps championship on Sunday in Ithaca, New York.

Against a white background, Mayyi Mahama of the track and field team poses in her uniform.

Mahama’s mammoth throw mashes Ivy record

The sophomore set a new conference record in the weight throw at the Princeton Invitational on Sunday.

Running at the BU Valentine Invitational, middle-distance runner Nia Akins turns a corner while racing in the 800m.

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.

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