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04-05-2025
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s two-run homer (5)
South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season The Winslow Township girls track and field team is getting ready to compete in the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia this week. Older competitors are helping their teammates prepare for the big stage. 2:43 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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01-05-2025
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Bo Naylor's three-run homer (4)
South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season The Winslow Township girls track and field team is getting ready to compete in the 129th Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia this week. Older competitors are helping their teammates prepare for the big stage. 2:43 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
CBS News
26-04-2025
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Hundreds of athletes, fans endure downpour at Franklin Field on final day of 129th Penn Relays
As the rain showered down on the athletes at the 129th Penn Relays Saturday, so did the cheers from tens of thousands of fans who braved the conditions at Franklin Field. "The atmosphere, you can't beat it," said Mark Bunting, who is Penn fan. CBS Philadelphia The energy from the stands giving runners from Penn State the boost they needed to finish their race strong. Ryan Watson says the historic event lived up to the hype. "It was super fun. I can't believe so many people were out here, especially with how bad it was raining. It was crazy. Super loud. Everyone on the team yelling for me. It was great," Watson said. Among the people in attendance was also two-time Olympian Mike Norman who is a team member for the event's sponsor, Toyota. Norman says it was great to be back. CBS Philadelphia "It's been a great experience. Penn Relays has so much history. So much fans, so much excitement, so its always great to come out here to support," Norman said. For Nia Akins, the Penn Relays was a homecoming. Akins is a Penn graduate and now U.S Champion. She says it was her first time running as a pro in the event. "I live out here and train out here now. It really feels like home. It's been a dream," Akins said. For the runners, the event will be something they will never forget. "It means the world. This is one of the best events in the nation even world," said Penn State's Chris Desusa.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Kiwi Beamish wins Penn Relays 1,500m crown with late kick
Geordie Beamish of New Zealand won the men's mile at the 129th Penn Relays in Philadelphia (JONATHAN FERREY) New Zealand's Geordie Beamish, last year's world indoor 1,500m champion, charged late on the outside to win the Penn Relays men's mile in 3mins 56.85 on Saturday. In wet conditions at Philadelphia's Franklin Field, Beamish edged US runner-up Sam Ellis by .03 of a second with American Wes Porter third, .07 adrift, in the 129th edition of the famed American meet. Advertisement Elite events were used by many as an early tuneup for September's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. "It was a lot of fun," Beamish said. "Really happy to be back on the track. "It was a tough last 150 to finish. That finish line comes up real quick and I almost got it wrong but it's so much fun to get it right." American Josette Andrews won the women's 1,500m in a meet record 4:01.76 to open her outdoor season. American Dani Jones was second in 4:03.21 with Japan's Nozomi Tanaka third in 4:05.44. "I was feeling really good so not wanting to leave anything to chance and just push it," Andrews said. Advertisement Robert Farken, the 2022 German champion, won the 800 in 1:45.45, 0.31 of a second ahead of American Shane Cohen. "My first time racing here. I only heard the stories about it and it definitely didn't disappoint," Farken said. "Even though the weather isn't great, the crowd is even better." Two-time reigning US champion Nia Akins won the women's 800 in 2:00.49 in her outdoor season opener with France's Cindy Bourdier second in 2:02.80. Jamaica's Shanieka Ricketts, last year's Paris Olympic runner-up and a two-time world runner-up, won the women's triple jump with a leap of 14.17m while compatriot Imani Oliver was second on 13.54. Advertisement Jah-Nhai Perinchief of Bermuda won the men's triple jump by clearing 16.86m with Kaiwan Culmer of Bahamas second on 16.41. American Bailey Lear won the women's 400 in 51.21 seconds with Jamaica's Leah Anderson second, 1.08 seconds back. Samantha Watson won the women's 600 in 1:28.30, beating US compatriot Sarah Jane Underwood by 0.56 of a second, while American Will Sumner captured the men's 600 in 1:17.36 with Jonathan Jones of Barbados second in 1:18.33. js/bb
CBS News
23-04-2025
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2025 Penn Relays: What to know about parking, Franklin Field bag policy, event schedules and more
South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season South Jersey athletes prepare for Penn Relays after successful indoor track and field season The top runners and track athletes from around the country are heading to Philadelphia for three days of competition at the 129th Penn Relays. If you're heading to the University of Pennsylvania's campus as a spectator, here's what you need to know. What are the Penn Relays? Thousands of track and field athletes will descend on Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania's campus to compete in a series of track and field events. According to event organizers, the event is the longest, uninterrupted collegiate track meet in the country and has had more athletes run than at any single meet in the world. High school, college and professional runners and track and field athletes all compete at the Penn Relays. When are the Penn Relays? The 129th annual Penn Relays will take place from Thursday, April 24 until Saturday, April 26, 2025. Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania, home of the Penn Relays CBS Philadelphia What is the 2025 Penn Relays schedule? On Thursday and Friday, events begin at 9 a.m. On Saturday, events begin at 7 a.m. The first running events of the Penn Relays will be high school boys 4x800 heats; high school girls 4x800 heats start Friday morning. The first field events of 2025 are a series of high school boys championships, including discus throw, shot put, long jump, high jump and javelin throw. Saturday's schedule starts a series of 5K racewalks and college track and field championships. A full schedule of events for all three days is posted on the Penn Relays website. 2025 Penn Relays results Results from the 2025 Penn Relays will be updated online. How to get tickets for the 2025 Penn Relays Tickets can be purchased online or in-person at the following sales offices: Athletics Box Office: Off 33rd Street, near the Northwest entrance of Franklin Field South Street and Convention Avenue: Just off South Street near the Southeast entrance of Franklin Field Hecht Tennis Center: Penn Park Throwing Field Entrance: Outside of Rhodes Field on River Fields Drive Will call is located at the Weightman Hall Driveway, located off 33rd Street near the northwest entrance of Franklin Field. Parking at the Penn Relays The University of Pennsylvania says parking will not be available at the Penn Lot for spectators or athletes, and limited space is available at the following garages near Franklin Field: Chestnut 34: 34th & Chestnut Streets Walnut 38: 38th & Walnut Streets Walnut 40: 40th and Walnut Streets Museum Garage: Convention Ave. and South Street Parking costs $25 per day and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. SEPTA transportation to Franklin Field SEPTA bus, train and trolley service can get you close to Franklin Field for the annual Penn Relays. Regional Rail riders should get off at 30th Street Station or Penn Medicine Station. Subway riders can take the L (also known as the Market-Frankford Line) to Drexel Station at 30th Street or 34th Street Station. Trolley service is available to 33rd Street Station. Bus routes 21, 30, 42 or 49 will also get you close to the stadium.
