Track & Field
Penn alum Sam Mattis becomes only American to reach Olympic discus final, finishes eighth
In arguably the biggest discus competition of his life, Mattis not only reached the final round, but made a noteworthy statement on social and racial issues he's long been passionate about.
Penn track and field alum Sam Mattis qualifies for Olympic Games
For the first time since 2004, Penn track and field will be represented at the Olympics, as Sam Mattis overcame a disappointing defeat at trials for Rio to qualify for the Games this summer.
Isabella Whittaker garners All-America Honorable Mention at NCAA Track and Field Championships
After a stellar performance at the NCAA East Preliminaries, Whittaker had a high standard to live up to as she competed at the University of Oregon. Although she didn't advance to the finals, her freshman year sets her up for another three years of success.
Penn track and field exceeds expectations at NCAA East Preliminaries
At the NCAA East Preliminaries, which took place at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Penn had several impressive showings, with some Quakers performing above their qualifying seed.
The best of graduating seniors: Spring Edition
While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from spring sports that impacted their respective programs the most.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Michael Keehan
In place of the annual Penn relays, the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational, or “Philly Mets,” was held this past Saturday. The Red and Blue excelled in the localized athletic event. Among these standouts was Penn sophomore Michael Keehan, whose performance earned him DP Sports Player of the Week.
In place of Penn Relays, Quaker track and field excels at "Philly Mets"
This year, the Penn Relays sponsored the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational (“Philly Mets”), a scaled-down version of the typical week-long extravaganza.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Haley Rizek
For the first time this season, Penn women’s track and field were able to compete in the heptathlon. And despite not competing in any multi-events for over a year, junior Haley Rizek recorded the program’s fifth-best score in program history in the heptathlon this past weekend.
Penn track and field racks up 21 first-place finishes at Quaker Invitational
The competition, which was hosted by Penn, was highlighted by a decent amount of seasonal-best marks for the Quakers, as well as a few performances that will stand tall in the Penn track and field record books.
15 questions with... Jacinta Arnold, a Penn women's track and field sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Jacinta Arnold of Penn women’s track and field 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the sophomore had to say.
Ben Kioko embodies perseverance for Penn men's track and field
Despite only being a freshman on the track team, Ben Kioko has already learned the importance of perseverance and self-efficacy in his sport.
15 questions with... Grace O'Shea, a Penn women's track and field sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Grace O'Shea of Penn women’s track and field 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall.
Freshman Isabella Whittaker focuses on the mental component of track and field
As Penn track freshman Isabella Whittaker begins her first year in the Red and Blue, her experiences have already exceeded her expectations.
Penn track and field continues its success at first away meet of the season
Coming off two very successful meets, Penn track and field carried their momentum to their first meet away from Franklin Field. The Temple Invitational, which included all Big 5 schools and the women's teams from Delaware and Loyola University Maryland, was hosted by Temple on Friday and Saturday.
15 questions with... Ola Abinusawa, a Penn men's track and field sophomore
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Ola Abinusawa of Penn men’s track and field 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the sophomore had to say.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Camille Dickson
It’s not everyday that a program record is broken, but on Saturday during a Big 5 Meet at Franklin Field, Camille Dickson did it twice.
Penn track and field breaks 11-year-old record twice at Big 5 meet
With 15 first-place wins in the Big 5 meet this past weekend and an 11-year-old program record broken twice in the same day, Penn track and field refused to disappoint in their second meet of the adjusted outdoor season.
Penn track and field records 19 first place wins at the Penn Challenge
On Saturday, the Penn track hosted the Penn Challenge, welcoming local schools Rider, Villanova, St. Joseph’s, and Temple to Franklin Field for the meet. Emotions were running high for the Quakers, with athletes and coaches alike thrilled to be back in action.
Senior runner Danielle Orie's finish line won't be at Penn
Orie’s path to competing at Penn was atypical. The Buffalo, N.Y. native grew up as a multi-sport athlete, sampling nearly every sport that she could. Even when it came time to specialize in sports early in high school, running hadn’t crossed Orie’s mind yet.