The Penn Relays

As we say goodbye to the 115th Penn Relays, here’s what some of our friends in the media have to say about the meet:
• The Associated Press has one report on the USA vs The World races and another focusing on Tennessee’s record-setting women’s 4×800.
• Also covering the USA vs The World: Universal Sports and [...]

A round-up of what the media is saying about the Penn Relays today.
• Tennessee’s world best in the women’s 4×1500 relay was clearly the day’s top story, taking the lead in the Associated Press report and the IAAF’s recap.
• Of course Villanova’s win in the men’s distance medley was a big deal with the local [...]

• The Philadelphia Inquirer recaps the day, highlighting Tennessee’s win in the women’s DMR.
• The IAAF also covers the Lady Vols’ win.
• The Jamaica Observer focuses on its local athletes.
• The high school girls DMR — and the upset win by Tatnall School — gets some love from the Journal News. It’s even on the [...]

The Penn Relays blog and results drew well over a million visits this year since Thursday and the visitors came from 118 countries! Thank much for seeking us out…
And the final morning roundup:
Texas’ Manzano anchors win three straight years (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Wariner targets assault on Johnson’s world record (The Guardian)
U.S. Relay Team Is Hit WIth Some [...]

A reminder that we’re about to go live on ESPN2. The network’s two-hour telecast begins at 2 pm Eastern. Calling the meet are Larry Rawson and Dwight Stones, four-time winner of the Olympic Development high jump here (1973, ‘77, ‘78 and ‘80). Lewis Johnson is down on the field doing post-race interviews.
Find out what channel [...]

Scanning Penn Relays coverage this morning:
• The Philadelphia Daily News looks at the Michigan/Tennessee rivalry in the women’s distance relays. Says Tennessee anchor Sarah Bowman: “If you knew who was the best team out there, you wouldn’t race. All you can do is keep trying.”
• Also from the Daily News: Texas dominates the men’s [...]

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We will be adding morning previews of the Relays. Click here for the Associated Press’ preview. The Philadelphia Inquirer has a quick rundown of meet here, while the Daily News celebrates the enduring appeal of the Relays — and track and field in general — here. “I hear some people say track is dead,” Relays [...]