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Sports
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.
Jake Cousins is Penn’s first big league pitcher in 30 years
Jake Cousins is Penn’s first big league pitcher in 30 years
The 2017 alumnus made his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Former fencing standout Shaul Gordon to compete in Olympics for Canada
Former fencing standout Shaul Gordon to compete in Olympics for Canada
The 2016 alumnus and British Columbia native will participate in the men’s sabre event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Palestra awakens after 19-month slumber as Penn finally gears up for a new season
The Penn Quakers plan to play basketball inside the Palestra this winter, after a 19-month hiatus, and a spring semester that was mostly a three-month training camp.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn trying to find answer at quarterback, first Ivy win against Yale
Penn football is still searching for its first Ivy League win of the season, with offensive woes highlighted by rotating quarterbacks.
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CBS Philadelphia
Inaugural Penn Relays 5K fills gap left by pandemic delay
In addition to the 5K, Penn Relays also held running events in the spring and summer. While the three-day track and field event is still months away, the organization says they’re trying to make the Penn Relays a year-round event
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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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Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn runs and passes its way past Bucknell, 30-6, in opener
Penn opens its season with a convincing win on the road, outgaining the Bison 483 yards to 222, including a 210-115 edge on the ground.
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