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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

Senior Abby Ryon competes during the Hawkeye invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The Iowa men's 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 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 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 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 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...

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.

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 women's 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,...

Freshman Clare Kelly runs during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 1 2023.

Iowa cross country freshman Clare Kelly adjusting to new environment, continuing quick start

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

Iowa first-year cross country runner Clare Kelly spent her high school career rewriting Van Meter High School’s record books. As a Hawkeye, Kelly’s quick start to the season is showing promise...

Runners compete 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 | Badger Classic recap, Redbird Invite preview

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

The University of Iowa men’s and women’s cross country programs competed at the Badger Classic in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday. The meet gave the Hawkeyes a foretaste of the Big Ten Championship,...

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 cross country welcomes decorated distance coach Shayla Houlihan

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

The Iowa cross country program has a new addition to its coaching roster this year in decorated distance coach Shayla Houlihan. Houlihan joined the team’s staff on Aug. 8 as an assistant coach...

Photo contributed by Jenny Spangler

Iowa senior runner Kelli Tosic following mother’s footsteps, leaving her own legacy

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

Before running in the 1996 Summer Olympics, Jenny Spangler was a Hawkeye. Her daughter, senior distance runner Kelli Tosic, is now writing her own name in Hawkeye history. As a sophomore, Spangler...

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 cross country runners Flynn Milligan, Will Ryan reunite to represent high school history

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 5, 2023

The last time cross country runners Flynn Milligan and Will Ryan ran alongside each other, they were crowned state champions. The duo reunited at the University of Iowa this year, eager to take the...

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 crushes men’s 6,000-meter school record in season opener

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 3, 2023

Iowa cross country junior Max Murphy’s 2023 debut rewrote Iowa history at the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, his 17:57 finish in the 6,000-meter race shattering the Iowa men’s all-time record...

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.

Photos: 2023 Hawkeye Cross Country Invitational

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist September 1, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's and women’s cross country teams had their season opener at the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross-Country Course in Iowa City on Friday. The invite included The University of Iowa,...