Track & Field
Penn track and field at the Olympics: A connection that goes back 120 years
For many athletes, competing at the Olympic Games is the ultimate dream. But for several Quakers on Penn's track and field team, this dream has been a reality since 1900.
Camille Dickson rises past adversity to succeed for Penn women's track and field
From overcoming anxiety to picking up a new event in college, Penn track and field senior Camille Dickson’s path as an athlete has been marked by her willingness to be uncomfortable.
Breaking barriers: Documenting the illustrious history of Black athletes at Penn
There was not one single ‘color line’ to cross at Penn, but many — and the names and stories of several Quakers who defied the odds to wear the Red and Blue are lost to history.
A century of progress: Looking back at women's athletics at Penn over time
Women have been present at the University since the late 1800s, but the first mention of a formalized association of women’s athletics at Penn is found in the 1917 women’s yearbook.
Penn shot put record holder Maura Kimmel transfers to Notre Dame
After the coronavirus derailed her senior season, Maura Kimmel will take her talents to South Bend, Ind. to throw for Notre Dame in the competitive ACC.
Pole vaulter Sean Clarke thriving after post-graduation transfer to Texas A&M
With an extra year of eligibility, former Penn pole vaulter Sean Clarke is looking to take flight with a new team.
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.