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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

The Daily Iowan

The Iowa mens cross country team huddles before the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country teams finish in bottom half at Big Ten Championship meet

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs competed in the Big Ten Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, on Oct. 27. Overall, the Hawkeye men’s team finished 10th with a score of 258...

The Iowa mens cross country team competes during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa men’s cross country gears up, aims for top five finish at Big Ten Championships

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 24, 2023

The Iowa men’s cross country team has been on and off throughout its past Big Ten Championship performances. This year, the Hawkeyes want more. The Hawkeye men finished seventh as a team in last...

The Iowa womens cross country team competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country notebook | Bradley Pink Classic recap, Big Ten Championships preview

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs both earned 11th-place team finishes at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria, Illinois, on, Oct. 13. Leading the pack once again for the Iowa...

Coach Shayla Houlihan is seen coaching the track team at Jacobson indoor track facility on Oct. 11, 2023. It’s coach Houlihan’s first time coaching the Big Ten Championship  and postseason.

Iowa assistant cross country coach Shayla Houlihan leading women’s team to goal of Big Ten Championship improvement

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

As the Iowa cross country team gears up for the Big Ten Championship meet in Madison, Wisconsin, on Oct. 27, assistant distance coach Shayla Houlihan will lead the Hawkeye women through their biggest...

Iowa’s Jack Pendergast competes in the 4x1600 meter relay during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Iowa’s relay team finished ninth with a time of 17:11.68.

Iowa distance runner Jack Pendergast leads the Hawkeyes as the only fourth year on the Iowa men’s cross country roster

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

Distance runner Jack Pendergast is the only fourth-year athlete on the Iowa men’s cross country roster this season. Although he plans to utilize his fifth year of eligibility to compete as a Hawkeye,...

Iowas Brooke McKee runs during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the Invite and the women came in second.

Brooke McKee talks relationship with older sister, hobbies

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

Daily Iowan: I have a few quick one-on-one questions for you today. First, how did you get started running? Brooke McKee: For my whole life, I’ve wanted to be like my sister, so I followed her...

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 notebook | Murphy, Blazek lead Hawkeyes in Joe Piane Invite

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

The Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite on Sept. 29, led by junior Max Murphy and sophomore Jalyssa Blazek.  The meet marked Murphy’s second...

Senior Abby Ryon competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second.

Q&A | Iowa distance runner Abby Ryon talks pre-meet routine

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What is your pre-meet routine? Abby Ryon: I like to wake up and get a little shake out [run] in. Just a little jog to shake out all those nerves. Then, I have breakfast. I like...

The Iowa womens cross country team competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country second-years Jalyssa Blazek, Aleah Tenpas have breakout season despite first-year setbacks

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

Second-year cross country and track and field distance runners Jalyssa Blazek and Aleah Tenpas experienced their own respective obstacles throughout their freshmen year. The duo vowed to themselves...

The Iowa mens cross country team competes during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the invite with the women coming in second second.

Iowa cross country second-years Hayden Kuhn, Will Ryan, and Miles Sheppard are creating a strong team culture and leading the pack on the course

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

After a quick start to the season, Iowa cross country second-years Hayden Kuhn, Will Ryan, and Miles Sheppard are stepping up as crucial leaders on the men’s team. The trio has proved themselves...

Iowas Brooke McKee runs during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa mens team won the Invite and the women came in second.

Iowa cross country senior distance runners Amber Aesoph, Brooke McKee, Abby Ryon reflect on team bond, consider fifth year of eligibility.

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

Nearly four years ago, Iowa distance runners Amber Aesoph, Brooke McKee, and Abby Ryon were prospective first-years excited to join the Iowa cross country and track and field program, despite the COVID-19...

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

Iowa cross country notebook | Redbird Invite recap, Joe Piane Invite preview

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

The Iowa women’s cross country program sent a few mid-distance specialists to the Redbird Invite in Normal, Illinois, on Sept. 15. Senior Alli Bookin-Nosbisch was the first Hawkeye to cross the line,...

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