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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa runner Miriam Sandeen runs the 4K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Aug. 30. Sandeen achieved a new personal best with a time of 14:20.4 and came in fourth overall for the women’s team.

Q&A | Iowa fourth-year distance runner Miriam Sandeen

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Where are you originally from? Miriam Sandeen: I’m from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It’s a suburb of Minneapolis. Do you miss anything from home? I just went home this weekend,...

Iowa’s Brayden Burnett warms up during a practice outside the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Iowa cross country country programs earn solid finishes at Gans Creek Classic

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

The Iowa cross country runners traveled to Columbia, Missouri, for the Gans Creek Classic on Friday morning. The Hawkeye women placed 12th, while the men came in 13th.  Three third-years set new...

Carson Houg rests after the men’s 6K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Houg finished with a time of 18:49.8 and came in 20th place overall.

Hawkeye cross country travels, earning eight personal bests

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 14, 2024

The Iowa cross country program raced in its first away meet of the season on Friday evening. The Hawkeyes recorded eight new personal best performances and “gained confidence” along the way.  The...

University of Iowa runner Miriam Sandeen runs the 4K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Aug. 30. Sandeen achieved a new personal best with a time of 14:20.4 and came in fourth overall for the women’s team.

Iowa cross country teams earn podium finishes in season opener

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Hawkeye fourth-year distance runner Miriam Sandeen led the Iowa women’s cross country squad to a second-place finish in their season opener on Friday. Sandeen finished in 14:20.4, a personal record,...

Women’s team runners from Iowa and Bradley University race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The Iowa women’s team took second place with 39 points and the Iowa men’s team arrived in third with 75 points.

Photos: 2024 Hawkeye Cross Country Invitational

John Charlson, Photojournalist August 31, 2024

The Hawkeye Invite marked the beginning of the 2024-25 Iowa cross country season at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Friday. The Iowa women's team took second place with 39 points, and the...

Photo of Kelli Tosic. Contributed.

Iowa fourth-year distance runner Kelli Tosic speaks on her biggest inspiration and passion for musical theater

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What’s the best part about being a Hawkeye? Kelli Tosic: There are so many different events. Whatever you are interested in, there is something for you. There is a club, there...

Iowa’s Amber Aesoph competes in the 800-meter run during day three of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Aesoph finished third with a time of 2:08.93.

Iowa cross country concludes, track and field season commences

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

For the Iowa cross country squads, the end of one season marks the beginning of another. The distance runners compete as multi-sport athletes in cross country and track to continue competing, make...

Iowa's Max Murphy closes in on the lead during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. Murphy broke the University of Iowa men's 6,000-meter record at the invite. The Iowa men's team won the invite with the women coming in second.

Iowa cross country’s Max Murphy earns a career-best time in the NCAA Championship meet, finishes 69th overall

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 18, 2023

Iowa cross country third-year Max Murphy traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, to compete against the best runners in the nation on Nov. 18.  Murphy finished his second-ever 10,000-meter race...

Iowa’s freshman Max Murphy set a personal best and etched himself third in Iowa history with a time of 7:59.296. Murphy finished 4th overall during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Max Murphy’s individual NCAA Championship qualification stems from team effort

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

With the help of his teammates, Iowa third-year cross country runner Max Murphy officially punched his ticket to the NCAA Championship meet. Since his qualification, Murphy has earned praise from his...

Iowa’s Max Murphy competes in the 1,500-meter run during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Murphy finished second with a time of 3:44.83.

Iowa third-year distance runner Max Murphy prepares for NCAA Championship

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

After Iowa third-year distance runner Max Murphy crossed the finish line at the NCAA Midwest Regional, he felt a wave of pride and relief.  Murphy finally achieved a goal he has been aiming for...

Iowa women's cross country team stretches during a practice at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Iowa women’s cross country comes to a close for the 2023 season, top runners reflect on strides made

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s cross country season came to a close on Nov. 10. After failing to qualify for the NCAA Championships with a 19th-place team finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s Max Murphy competes in the 1,500-meter run during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Murphy finished second with a time of 3:44.83.

Iowa cross country’s Max Murphy finishes ninth in NCAA Midwest Regional, clinches spot in NCAA Championships

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 10, 2023

In his first ever 10,000-meter race, Iowa third-year distance runner Max Murphy stole the spotlight and punched his ticket to the NCAA Championships at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet on Nov. 10. And...