Penn RelaysThe Big Picture, Penn Relays edition: Our best photos from the 130th Carnival at Franklin FieldThe 130th Penn Relays were held at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia this weekend. These are our photographers' best shots from the three-day event.Inquirer Staff Photographers Quincy Wilson leads Bullis School into the Penn Relays history books with an electric 4x400 titleJonathan Tannenwald Trusting his ‘instincts,’ Marco Langon leads Villanova to a 4xMile victory at the Penn RelaysConor Smith Pennsauken girls set New Jersey record in 4x100 meters at Penn RelaysJonathan Tannenwald Marco Langon anchors Villanova to a second-place finish in the college men’s DMR Isabella DiAmore AdvertisementNewtown’s Sanaa Hebron, daughter of ex-Eagle Vaughn, sets a Penn Relays hurdles recordThe Newtown native and Neshaminy High grad won the college women’s 400-meter hurdles championship in 55.30 seconds. Plus a look at the day's notable high school results. Jonathan Tannenwald Penn Relays: A Quakers recruit, Seannah Parsons, stars in triple jump at her future home fieldParsons, a senior at Randolph High School in New Jersey, recently notched the No. 1 girls’ triple jump in the United States this season. She’s committed to join Penn’s track and field team next year.Sean McKeown Villanova runner Marco Langon chases an NCAA outdoor title, fueled by a near miss indoors The Wildcats senior finished third in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA indoor meet. Next up for Langon and Villanova: the Penn Relays, a signature event for the program. Katie Lewis Meet Penn thrower Stella Inman, who’s also a powerlifter advocating for ‘body positivity’The senior is a standout in the weight events and also a powerlifter. Before she became enamored with weightlifting, Inman felt pressured to have a certain body type as an athlete.Conor Smith What to know about this year’s Penn Relays: Who’s headlining, where to watch, and moreThere won't be too many big names on the track, but the biggest one could be a phenom in a high school boys' race. Plus a look at Penn's efforts to bring more pro events to Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald No matter what Harvard claims, Penn’s Franklin Field is the oldest collegiate stadium being used for footballOn April 20, 1895, Franklin Field opened at 33rd and Spruce with the first Penn Relays. It wasn't just a a sports venue but a meeting place for Philadelphia's high society.Elizabeth Wellington Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor. Gary Miles Victoria Nancy Schaffer, counselor for the Selinsgrove Area School District, has died at 31In tributes, friends called her “a radiant light,” “a ray of light,” “a bright light,” and “the light of the room.” Gary Miles Pearl Hilley, longtime beauty adviser and church leader, has died at 95She sold products for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a groundbreaking brand for darker skin tones, at Gimbels for 25 years and excelled at interacting with people .Gary Miles Villanova shows again that it’s a Penn Relays powerhouse, and it hopes to stay that wayThe Relays' most decorated program won the women's 10,000-meter title and just missed the men's 4xMile this year. But in the bigger picture, it faces the same fight as other 'Nova teams to stay elite.Jonathan Tannenwald Olympian Nia Akins takes first in the 800 meters on her former stomping groundAlso, Penn junior Kampton Kam soared to the top of the podium in the high jump, marking the first time since 2014 that a Penn jumper won the event.Paulie Loscalzo Rowan comes together to take the big stage at the Penn Relays: ‘It’s a special thing’The Profs are coming off an indoor season where their 4x200 men’s relay team notched the sixth-fastest time in college track history and the top time in Division III history.Isabella DiAmore The Penn Relays’ boys’ 4x400 championship delivers a record-setting finaleU.S. Olympian Quincy Wilson and Bullis broke a 40-year-old American high school record. But his anchor leg came up just short as Jamaica's Kingston College won a fourth straight title.Jonathan Tannenwald Sprinter Divonne Franklin will compete at the Penn Relays — one day after coaching the Haverford menThe former NCAA Division II national champion from Philadelphia is keeping her Olympic track dream alive. “Her potential is extremely still untapped,” her coach says. Isabella DiAmore Abington’s Devin Nugent wins second straight Penn Relays college hurdles titleThe North Penn High product took the 400-meter hurdles crown for the second year in a row, thrilling a family with a long history at Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald See more storiesAdvertisement
The Big Picture, Penn Relays edition: Our best photos from the 130th Carnival at Franklin FieldThe 130th Penn Relays were held at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia this weekend. These are our photographers' best shots from the three-day event.Inquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture, Penn Relays edition: Our best photos from the 130th Carnival at Franklin FieldThe 130th Penn Relays were held at historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia this weekend. These are our photographers' best shots from the three-day event.Inquirer Staff Photographers
Quincy Wilson leads Bullis School into the Penn Relays history books with an electric 4x400 titleJonathan Tannenwald
Quincy Wilson leads Bullis School into the Penn Relays history books with an electric 4x400 titleJonathan Tannenwald
Trusting his ‘instincts,’ Marco Langon leads Villanova to a 4xMile victory at the Penn RelaysConor Smith
Trusting his ‘instincts,’ Marco Langon leads Villanova to a 4xMile victory at the Penn RelaysConor Smith
Newtown’s Sanaa Hebron, daughter of ex-Eagle Vaughn, sets a Penn Relays hurdles recordThe Newtown native and Neshaminy High grad won the college women’s 400-meter hurdles championship in 55.30 seconds. Plus a look at the day's notable high school results. Jonathan Tannenwald
Newtown’s Sanaa Hebron, daughter of ex-Eagle Vaughn, sets a Penn Relays hurdles recordThe Newtown native and Neshaminy High grad won the college women’s 400-meter hurdles championship in 55.30 seconds. Plus a look at the day's notable high school results. Jonathan Tannenwald
Penn Relays: A Quakers recruit, Seannah Parsons, stars in triple jump at her future home fieldParsons, a senior at Randolph High School in New Jersey, recently notched the No. 1 girls’ triple jump in the United States this season. She’s committed to join Penn’s track and field team next year.Sean McKeown
Penn Relays: A Quakers recruit, Seannah Parsons, stars in triple jump at her future home fieldParsons, a senior at Randolph High School in New Jersey, recently notched the No. 1 girls’ triple jump in the United States this season. She’s committed to join Penn’s track and field team next year.Sean McKeown
Villanova runner Marco Langon chases an NCAA outdoor title, fueled by a near miss indoors The Wildcats senior finished third in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA indoor meet. Next up for Langon and Villanova: the Penn Relays, a signature event for the program. Katie Lewis
Villanova runner Marco Langon chases an NCAA outdoor title, fueled by a near miss indoors The Wildcats senior finished third in the 3,000 meters at the NCAA indoor meet. Next up for Langon and Villanova: the Penn Relays, a signature event for the program. Katie Lewis
Meet Penn thrower Stella Inman, who’s also a powerlifter advocating for ‘body positivity’The senior is a standout in the weight events and also a powerlifter. Before she became enamored with weightlifting, Inman felt pressured to have a certain body type as an athlete.Conor Smith
Meet Penn thrower Stella Inman, who’s also a powerlifter advocating for ‘body positivity’The senior is a standout in the weight events and also a powerlifter. Before she became enamored with weightlifting, Inman felt pressured to have a certain body type as an athlete.Conor Smith
What to know about this year’s Penn Relays: Who’s headlining, where to watch, and moreThere won't be too many big names on the track, but the biggest one could be a phenom in a high school boys' race. Plus a look at Penn's efforts to bring more pro events to Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald
What to know about this year’s Penn Relays: Who’s headlining, where to watch, and moreThere won't be too many big names on the track, but the biggest one could be a phenom in a high school boys' race. Plus a look at Penn's efforts to bring more pro events to Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald
No matter what Harvard claims, Penn’s Franklin Field is the oldest collegiate stadium being used for footballOn April 20, 1895, Franklin Field opened at 33rd and Spruce with the first Penn Relays. It wasn't just a a sports venue but a meeting place for Philadelphia's high society.Elizabeth Wellington
No matter what Harvard claims, Penn’s Franklin Field is the oldest collegiate stadium being used for footballOn April 20, 1895, Franklin Field opened at 33rd and Spruce with the first Penn Relays. It wasn't just a a sports venue but a meeting place for Philadelphia's high society.Elizabeth Wellington
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor. Gary Miles
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor. Gary Miles
Victoria Nancy Schaffer, counselor for the Selinsgrove Area School District, has died at 31In tributes, friends called her “a radiant light,” “a ray of light,” “a bright light,” and “the light of the room.” Gary Miles
Victoria Nancy Schaffer, counselor for the Selinsgrove Area School District, has died at 31In tributes, friends called her “a radiant light,” “a ray of light,” “a bright light,” and “the light of the room.” Gary Miles
Pearl Hilley, longtime beauty adviser and church leader, has died at 95She sold products for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a groundbreaking brand for darker skin tones, at Gimbels for 25 years and excelled at interacting with people .Gary Miles
Pearl Hilley, longtime beauty adviser and church leader, has died at 95She sold products for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a groundbreaking brand for darker skin tones, at Gimbels for 25 years and excelled at interacting with people .Gary Miles
Villanova shows again that it’s a Penn Relays powerhouse, and it hopes to stay that wayThe Relays' most decorated program won the women's 10,000-meter title and just missed the men's 4xMile this year. But in the bigger picture, it faces the same fight as other 'Nova teams to stay elite.Jonathan Tannenwald
Villanova shows again that it’s a Penn Relays powerhouse, and it hopes to stay that wayThe Relays' most decorated program won the women's 10,000-meter title and just missed the men's 4xMile this year. But in the bigger picture, it faces the same fight as other 'Nova teams to stay elite.Jonathan Tannenwald
Olympian Nia Akins takes first in the 800 meters on her former stomping groundAlso, Penn junior Kampton Kam soared to the top of the podium in the high jump, marking the first time since 2014 that a Penn jumper won the event.Paulie Loscalzo
Olympian Nia Akins takes first in the 800 meters on her former stomping groundAlso, Penn junior Kampton Kam soared to the top of the podium in the high jump, marking the first time since 2014 that a Penn jumper won the event.Paulie Loscalzo
Rowan comes together to take the big stage at the Penn Relays: ‘It’s a special thing’The Profs are coming off an indoor season where their 4x200 men’s relay team notched the sixth-fastest time in college track history and the top time in Division III history.Isabella DiAmore
Rowan comes together to take the big stage at the Penn Relays: ‘It’s a special thing’The Profs are coming off an indoor season where their 4x200 men’s relay team notched the sixth-fastest time in college track history and the top time in Division III history.Isabella DiAmore
The Penn Relays’ boys’ 4x400 championship delivers a record-setting finaleU.S. Olympian Quincy Wilson and Bullis broke a 40-year-old American high school record. But his anchor leg came up just short as Jamaica's Kingston College won a fourth straight title.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Penn Relays’ boys’ 4x400 championship delivers a record-setting finaleU.S. Olympian Quincy Wilson and Bullis broke a 40-year-old American high school record. But his anchor leg came up just short as Jamaica's Kingston College won a fourth straight title.Jonathan Tannenwald
Sprinter Divonne Franklin will compete at the Penn Relays — one day after coaching the Haverford menThe former NCAA Division II national champion from Philadelphia is keeping her Olympic track dream alive. “Her potential is extremely still untapped,” her coach says. Isabella DiAmore
Sprinter Divonne Franklin will compete at the Penn Relays — one day after coaching the Haverford menThe former NCAA Division II national champion from Philadelphia is keeping her Olympic track dream alive. “Her potential is extremely still untapped,” her coach says. Isabella DiAmore
Abington’s Devin Nugent wins second straight Penn Relays college hurdles titleThe North Penn High product took the 400-meter hurdles crown for the second year in a row, thrilling a family with a long history at Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald
Abington’s Devin Nugent wins second straight Penn Relays college hurdles titleThe North Penn High product took the 400-meter hurdles crown for the second year in a row, thrilling a family with a long history at Franklin Field.Jonathan Tannenwald
