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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

The Daily Iowan

Senior Daniel Soto warms up before the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa cross-country runs alone, finishes for the team

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter October 16, 2018

They train together, travel together, and some even live together, but as the Iowa harriers get set at the starting line, their mindsets narrow to themselves, the course, and the pace of the race. Once...

Iowa's Tess Wilberding and Madison Waymire run together during the women's 3K Hawkeye Earlybird Invitational at Ashton Cross Country on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

Iowa cross-country’s second finishers become No. 1 after competing at Bradley and Wisconsin

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter October 15, 2018

After a weekend of separate competitions, Iowa’s men and women’s cross-country teams have returned home with the women bringing home a sixth-place finish at the Bradley Pink Classic, and the men finishing...

Ian Eklin and Daniel Soto race in the Men's 6k at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Ashton Cross Country Course. Iowa State defeated Iowa 24 to 56.

Men’s X-C heads to Wisconsin, women travel to Bradley

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter October 12, 2018

Iowa cross-country is nearing the end of its regular season with its second-to-last races before the Big Ten Championships. Head coach Randy Hasenbank’s two Hawkeye squads will head in different directions...

Sophomore Megan Schott approaches the finish line during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56. Schott came in 4th in the Women's 4K.

No. 2 Hawkeye cross-country runner proves valuable after transfer from Iowa State

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter October 1, 2018

Megan Schott did the unthinkable for an Iowa native and Iowa State student-athlete: trade in her cardinal and gold Cyclone uniform for a black and gold Hawkeye one. She faced her previous harrier teammates...

Hawkeye runner Daniel Soto sprints towards the finish line in 2nd place at Ashton Cross Country Course on Oct. 1, 2016.

Iowa cross-country holds its own at Notre Dame Invite

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter October 1, 2018

It was a busy weekend for Hawkeye cross-country, as it sprang back in action in Notre Dame’s Joe Piane Invitational. The Iowa women finished seventh in the “blue” 5,000 meters, and the men placed...

Bystanders look on as Senior Andrea Shine runs through the finish line during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa cross-country to test strides at Notre Dame Invitational

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 27, 2018

Hawkeye cross-country will head to South Bend, Indiana, to race in Notre Dame’s Joe Piane Invitational today. The women’s 5,000 meters will begin at noon, men’s five mile at 12:45 p.m., and the men’s...

Senior Andrea Shine gives a pep talk before the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56. Andrea Shine placed first in the Women's 4K with a time of 14:07.5.

Hawkeye cross-country brings home leading finishes after a weekend of heavy competition

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 16, 2018

Hawkeye cross-country had a solid day at the Woody Greeno Invitational on Sept. 15, hosted by Nebraska — the men placed second behind Minnesota, and the women placed third behind Michigan (1) and South...

Ian Eklin kicks down a competitor at the finish line at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

Iowa cross-country will get a preview of the Big Ten in Nebraska

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

After two weeks off, Hawkeye cross-country will travel west for the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday. The women will start the competition with the 6,000 meters at 9 a.m., and...

Hawkeye runner Daniel Soto sprints towards the finish line in 2nd place at Ashton Cross Country Course on Oct. 1, 2016.

Soto enters his last season of Hawkeye cross country

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

The Iowa cross-country men are running with an upperclassmen-heavy roster this season. Five seniors have stepped into the leadership role, Daniel Soto being one of them. The harrier from West Des Moines...

Bystanders look on as Senior Andrea Shine runs through the finish line during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa cross-country’s first finish line is a start

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 5, 2018

Iowa cross-country set the foundation for the season after competing in the Hawkeye Invitational this past weekend. The Hawkeyes will use their impressive performances as a baseline, but the meet was...

Hawkeyes regroup after the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56.

Senior cross-country Hawkeyes lead the pack into the 2018 season

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

Iowa cross-country, hosting its first meet of the season on Aug. 31 at the Ashton Cross-Country Course, saw a race led by the Hawkeye seniors. Five schools ran against the Hawkeye men and women: Illinois...

Senior Andrea Shine gives a pep talk before the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, August 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56. Andrea Shine placed first in the Women's 4K with a time of 14:07.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Shine wins X-C’s Hawkeye Invitational

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

Iowa cross-country got its season off to an impressive start at the Hawkeye Invitational on Aug. 31, when senior Andrea Shine picked up a win and Dan Soto and Ian Eklin finished in the top-10 of their...