Track & Field
‘I don’t feel safe’: Penn track and field program accused of sexual harassment, mistreatment
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with 14 sources familiar with Penn track and field and Title IX as part of an investigation into allegations against the program.
Penn senior cross country runner Dylan Throop earns All-American honors at NCAA Championships
This marks the first time that Throop has achieved such honors.
2024 graduate and Olympian Isabella Whittaker named as finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year
The former Penn women's track and field captain now competes at the University of Arkansas.
Grand Slam Track to host its third competition at Franklin Field
The new track and field league will be in Philadelphia from May 30 to June 1, 2025.
Ott Center hosts grand opening as donors, administrators celebrate new facility
The event featured remarks from Interim Penn President Larry Jameson, Athletic Director Alanna Wren, and Penn track and field coach Steve Dolan, among others.
Olympian and former Penn athlete Isabella Whittaker voted NCAA Woman of the Year Top 30 Honoree
Whittaker is credited with multiple Ivy League records in track and field for the 400 meters.
Penn cross country competes at Princeton Fall Classic
The men's and women's team finished in seventh and 14th, respectively.
Ott Center for Track and Field to open to public on Dec. 6
The general public will have access to the $69.35 million facility starting on Dec. 6.
Ivy League athletic scholarship lawsuit dismissed in federal court
The verdict allows the conference to uphold its ban on the practice.
Ott Center for Track and Field to host grand opening Nov. 16
The ribbon cutting comes roughly five years after the center's initial announcement.
‘It’s great to be back home’: Twelve Quakers inducted into Penn Athletics Hall of Fame
The group was headlined by nine-time Ivy League champion football coach Al Bagnoli.
Penn alumnus Sam Mattis reflects on his time at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2016 Wharton graduate fell just short of a men’s discus finals appearance in Paris, but that didn’t stop the two-time Olympian from soaking in “The City of Love”.
2020 graduate Nia Akins finishes 10th in the 800-meter semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Akins reached the Olympics after placing first in the 800-meters during the 2024 Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.
Star pole vaulter James Rhoads set to transfer ahead of his senior season
The all time program record holder is set to take an athletic gap year while finishing out his degree.
Two in a row: Penn alumnus Sam Mattis to feature at his second Olympics in the discus throw
The 2016 Wharton graduate, who holds the program record in the discus throw, finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his second straight Olympic team.
2024 Penn graduate Isabella Whittaker qualifies for the Paris Olympics
Recent 2024 graduate Isabella Whittaker joins Penn alumna Nia Akins in Paris after qualifying in the 400-meter relay pool
Penn alumna Nia Akins qualifies for Paris Olympics in 800m
Akins graduated in 2020 following a record-setting career at Penn
Penn men’s track and field puts on impressive display at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Junior James Rhoads finished in sixth place in the pole vault final
Penn women's track and field has historic showing at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Senior Isabella Whittaker finished in the top five of the 400m final, securing a spot in Olympic Trials.