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Kovacikova competing for Slovakia at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket
Kovacikova competing for Slovakia at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket
The rising senior, a shooting guard on the women’s basketball team, is a member of the Slovakia women’s national team.
Alumna Regina Salmons selected to USRowing Olympic team
Alumna Regina Salmons selected to USRowing Olympic team
The 2018 graduate will compete in the women’s eight at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in late July.
Alanna Shanahan appointed director of Athletics and Recreation
Alanna Shanahan appointed director of Athletics and Recreation
The Class of 1996 alumna will begin her appointment as the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation starting July 19, 2021.
The ‘It’ Factor: Andrew Douglas of men’s squash
The ‘It’ Factor: Andrew Douglas of men’s squash
The first three-time First-Team All-American in program history has helped to turn the Quakers into one of the top collegiate squash programs in the country.
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.
By the Numbers: Scoring sensation Adam Goldner of men’s lax
By the Numbers: Scoring sensation Adam Goldner of men’s lax
The senior attacker, two-time captain, and five-year starter recently wrapped up his record-breaking career for the Quakers.
Saturday was a good day for Penn sports
Saturday was a good day for Penn sports
Saturday was a busy day for Penn’s athletic teams and the Quakers put up impressive performances on water and land.
Penn announces 2020-21 senior student-athlete awards
Penn announces 2020-21 senior student-athlete awards
Andrew Douglas, Uchechi Nwogwugwu, Jennifer Richards, and Ben Padon were honored for their performances in athletics and in the classroom.
Zoe Belodeau reaches 100-goal mark
Zoe Belodeau reaches 100-goal mark
Against La Salle at Franklin Field, the senior attacker recently became the 13th player in Penn women’s lacrosse history to score 100 goals.
Student-athletes for an anti-racist society
Student-athletes for an anti-racist society
Junior Jelani Williams of the men’s basketball team and senior Michae Jones of the women’s basketball team are leaders among Penn’s student-athlete community in the fight for social justice and racial equality.
In the News
USA Today
Who is the Heisman Memorial Trophy named after? What to know about career of John Heisman
Penn alumnus and football player John Heisman championed many additions to football that are now commonplace in the sport, while also racking up an impressive offensive coaching record.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn’s newly built Ott Center serves as a ‘local community track’ for athletes
Penn alumni and former cross-country runners Jane and David Ott have helped reinvigorate track and field in Philadelphia with the newly built Ott Center, a $69.3 million, 73,000-square foot indoor track facility.
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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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