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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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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...

Iowas 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 mens 6,000-meter record at the invite. The Iowa mens 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 womens 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...

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 season on the line in NCAA Midwest Regional

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for the NCAA Midwest Regional on Nov. 10 with the season on the line. If the Hawkeyes do not place first or...

Iowas Cameron Kalaway compete in the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday Sept. 1, 2023.

Iowa freshman distance runner Cameron Kalaway talks first season, running spots, and studies

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The Daily Iowan: Who have you learned the most from during your first season as a Hawkeye? Cameron Kalaway: Probably [assistant distance coach Shayla Houlihan]. She has a ton of experience from...

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

Iowa second-year distance runner Brayden Burnett sees career off to a quick start, full of progress

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Iowa second-year distance runner Brayden Burnett never thought it would be possible to run cross country at the Division I level. Now, Burnett is making a name for himself on the team ranked No. 15...

Iowa’s Alli Bookin-Nosbisch competes in the women’s 800-meter during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Bookin-Nosbisch placed seventh with a time of 2:06.59. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Fourth-year mid-distance specialist Alli Bookin-Nosbisch finding success in Iowa cross country program

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

Two-time Iowa school record holder and fourth-year mid-distance runner Alli Bookin-Nosbisch is finding herself to be a key member of the women’s cross country squad. In track and field, the 800-meter...

Iowas 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 mens 6,000-meter record at the invite. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second.

Iowa cross country leaders learn from Big Ten Championship competition

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 31, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs competed on Oct. 27 at the Big Ten Championship meet in Madison, Wisconsin. Both teams finished in the bottom half of team competition — the...

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