Track & Field
Dave Johnson to step down as longtime director of the Penn Relays
Johnson has spent over 30 years on the Penn Relays staff and will continue to monitor the event next year, but in a reduced capacity from his current job.
15 Questions with... Ariana Gardizy, a Penn cross country junior
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with cross country and track and field junior Ariana Gardizy to ask her 15 questions. Here's what she had to say.
Remembering five of the biggest Penn sports moments from the last four years
While Penn teams won't see any competitive athletics until at least January 1, there are still many moments worth remembering from recent history.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.
An Unremembered Icon: The Story of 1896 Penn grad George Orton
Penn graduate George Orton was the first Candian gold medalist, founded Penn ice hockey, and was a pioneer of Philadelphia sports, but today he has been all but forgotten.
Penn decathlete Evan Lee to transfer to Duke for final year of eligibility
Penn record-holder Lee will not only compete as an athlete at Duke, but he will also grow his foundation in medicine.
After joining a professional track team, Nia Akins adjusts to life in Seattle
While the coronavirus threw the world into tumult, 2020 graduate Nia Akins moved to Seattle and became the first 2020 NCAA track athlete to go pro.
Athletes who transferred from Penn have varying degrees of success at new schools
While the vast majority of Quaker athletes spend their entire collegiate careers at Penn, some make the tough choice to explore opportunities at other schools.
After protests, Penn teams hold discussions on racism
Nearly every Penn sports team has held a virtual team discussion to discuss the recent protests and the issues of racism that they have brought to light
Brown reinstates men's track, field and cross country after widespread backlash
After concern that the demotions could reduce diversity on campus and in athletics, Brown reversed its decision to cut the teams.
Saying goodbye to graduating seniors from every spring team
The Penn Class of 2020 featured some truly outstanding athletes, many of whom had their careers cut short due to the coronavirus.
A look back at the most historic moments at Franklin Field
Home to Penn football for 126 years, Franklin Field is one of the most storied and hallowed gridiron venues in the entire country.
With her record-breaking college career over, Nia Akins looks to the future
As a result of the coronavirus ending her collegiate track career, Akins has begun training for the Olympics.
Special guests and tight competition highlight first-ever Digital Penn Relays
The five-hour event was streamed on Twitch and hosted by esports journalist Jeff Eisenband, with a number of guests joining him for interviews or to provide commentary.
Penn Athletics and Gen.G team up to launch livestreamed Digital Penn Relays
In place of the traditional Relays, which were canceled due to COVID-19, Penn Athletics has announced it will team up with esports giant Gen.G to broadcast a virtual edition of the event.
Penn Athletics announces cancellation of 2020 Penn Relays due to coronavirus
In lieu of the standard three-day competition, Penn Athletics announced its intention to host a substitute one-day event later in May or June to make up for the cancellation.
Jamaica bars its school teams from traveling to Philadelphia for Penn Relays in April
The Jamaican government has implemented a travel ban on its schools from attending the Franklin Field-hosted Penn Relays, slated for its 126th running this April.
Women's track and field captures third straight indoor Ivy Heps title, men take third
Penn women’s track and field secured the team’s third consecutive victory in the Ivy League Indoor Heptagonal Championships with 133 points.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Skyla Wilson
Sophomore Skyla Wilson had an impressive individual performance at this year's Indoor Ivy Heps that helped propel her team to victory, and her efforts were good enough to earn her DP Sports Player of the Week.