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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

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...

Iowa's 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...

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 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...

The Iowa men's cross country team huddles before the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's 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 men's cross country team competes during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's 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 women's cross country team competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's 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,...

Iowa's Brooke McKee runs during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sep. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's 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...

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 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...