Cross Country
One athlete from each sport to keep an eye on this fall
Although the fates of sports seasons around the globe are still up in the air, Penn has numerous athletes looking to continue their success in the fall.
Anthony Russo finishes 89th nationally at the NCAA Cross Country Championships
The 2019 NCAA Cross Country Championships were held on Saturday at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind., featuring 253 runners from all over the country in the men’s 10K run.
Players to Watch: Anthony Russo's NCAA Nationals race headlines busy weekend
Heading into a weekend full of demanding meets, Penn athletes have the chance to ramp up their early-season performances in some tough cross country, wrestling, and swimming events.
Russo qualifies for NCAA Nationals after strong finish at Mid-Atlantic Regionals
At the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals, the men’s team finished in fifth place out of 25 teams, while the women’s placed sixth out of 31.
Dolan and group of Penn runners pick up end of season awards from Ivy League
After top performances at Ivy Heps this past week, a number of Penn cross country runners have been rewarded with All-Ivy honors.
Is Stat So? | November 4
In this week's edition of Is Stat So?, Penn men's cross country wins the Ivy Heps, Ryan Cragun continues his monster season, and coach Bill Wagner says goodbye to Penn sprint football.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Anthony Russo
En route to leading the Quakers to a win at the Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country men's championship, the junior finished as the individual runner-up in 24:38.3.
Penn men's cross country surges to victory at Ivy Heps, women place third
The red-hot Red and Blue cross country teams took to the Bronx, N.Y. to compete in the annual Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, putting up the performance of a lifetime.
Freshmen poised to make an impact for Penn cross country at Ivy Heps
This weekend will be an eventful one for Penn men's and women's cross country, as both squads will take the course for the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships.
After competing internationally, Ariana Gardizy is shining for Penn cross country
Gardizy is making a name for herself as one of Penn women's cross country’s most promising rising stars.
Penn cross country impresses in meets at Penn State and Princeton
This weekend, Penn cross country traveled to State College, Pa. for the Penn State National Open and to New Jersey for the Princeton Invitational.
Three Questions: Can Penn cross country continue its impressive run?
As fall sports progress through October, most Penn Athletics teams continue to face Ivy League opponents and attend crucial meets.
Penn Athletics announces Track & Field and Cross Country Campaign for Excellence
As part of Penn Athletics’ Game Onward Campaign, Penn launched the Penn Track & Field and Cross Country Campaign for Excellence on Wednesday.
A natural athlete, Ryan Renken has found his passion in cross country
Renken is a decorated runner for Penn’s cross country, and he's hoping to exercise his passion for the sport throughout the rest of his life.
For many Penn cross country athletes, running is a lifestyle
For Penn track’s distance runners, the old sports adage of “there is no offseason” could not ring more true, as their commitment to the program lasts nearly the entire school year.
Anthony and Delia Russo are dynamic sibling duo for Penn cross country
Junior Anthony Russo has excelled representing the Quakers at every recent meet. His younger sister, freshman Delia Russo, has also impressed recently.
Ranked for the first time since 2016, Penn women's cross country is flying high
In the most recent USTFCCCA National Coaches Poll, the Quakers were ranked No.23, an increase from their initial season rank of No. 28.
Cross country outruns handful of ranked opponents in Paul Short Invitational
It was yet another day of all-around success for the Quakers as the men’s and women’s cross country teams took a short trip to Bethlehem, Pa. to compete in Lehigh's Paul Short Invitational.
Four Penn cross country runners in history books at Salesianum School
Freshmen Sean Banko and Michael Keehan, senior Andrew Hally, and his brother Pat Hally (Class of '17) all attended Salesianum School before donning the Red and Blue.