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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 associate head coach Randy Hasenbank cheers on 3000m runners during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020.

Iowa cross country adapts training regimen to face unique challenges amid pandemic

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter September 13, 2020

RELATED: Hasenbank elevates Iowa cross country Along with every other sport in the Big Ten this fall, Iowa cross country’s season was postponed on Aug. 11 due to the coronavirus. Although not...

The University of Iowa’s Jessica McKee leads a pack of runners during the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes prevailed over six other teams to win first place overall in the men’s and women’s races. McKee finished in 20th place with a time of 14:53.

Iowa’s McKee sisters happily back on same team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2020

RELATED:  Iowa women’s cross country team features strong, local incoming freshmen class When freshman Brooke McKee starts competing at Iowa, she looks forward to doing a stretching routine that...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Big Ten postpones fall 2020 sports

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor August 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced on Tuesday that it is postponing all fall sports for the 2020 season due to concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision includes regular-season competitions...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Conference releases COVID-19 medical protocols

Robert Read, Sports Editor August 5, 2020

Along with its new 2020 football schedule, the Big Ten announced the conference's COVID-19 medical protocols Wednesday morning. The protocols were jointly authored by the Big Ten Task Force for...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren sends letter to conference’s ADs addressing fall sports, training camps

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 31, 2020

According to a letter that was reportedly sent to Big Ten athletic directors Thursday by Commissioner Kevin Warren and Dr. Chris Kratochvil, the chair of the conference's Task Force for Emerging Infectious...

Fan watch during Iowas match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

NCAA Division I Coordination Committee issues waiver on minimum contests

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 27, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee announced Monday that it has granted a blanket waiver that reduces the current legislated minimum number of contests that teams in fall sports other...

Former Sioux City East High School prep Shelby Houlihan competes in an event. Houlihan broke her own American record in the 5k on July 10, 2020. Contributed by Cortney White.

Former Iowa prep and current professional runner Shelby Houlihan reflects on setting new American 5,000-meter record

Jordan Winke, Sports Reporter July 21, 2020

Ten years ago, Shelby Houlihan was gearing up for her senior cross-country season at Sioux City East High School. This year, Houlihan is breaking U.S. records and training for her second Olympic Games. On...

The University of Iowa’s Spencer Smith attempts to pass Drake University’s Kevin Kelly during the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes prevailed over six other teams to win first place overall in the men’s and women’s races. Smith finished in 7th place with a time of 18:25.3, while Kelly placed 14th overall.

Iowa men’s cross country recruiting class brings depth, talent to the team

Jordan Winke, Sports Reporter July 14, 2020

Iowa’s 2020 men’s cross-country freshman class features seven talented runners from Iowa, Illinois, and New York. Two are Cedar Rapids preps. The freshman class adds a range of talents from quarter-mile...

Fans storm the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19, ending Minnesotas undefeated season.

Year in review: The top contests of 2019-20 at each Iowa athletic facility

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter July 13, 2020

After spring sports were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still uncertainty surrounding whether Iowa will be back in action in the fall. Before sports were canceled, it was a...

The University of Iowa womenÕs cross country team huddles up prior to the 4000 meter race during the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes prevailed over six other teams to win first place overall in the menÕs and womenÕs races. Iowa State University runner Abby Caldwell finished in first place with a time of 14:02.

Iowa women’s cross country team features strong, local incoming freshmen class

Jordan Winke, Sports Reporter July 7, 2020

The Iowa women’s cross-country team will boast many new, yet familiar, faces this fall. Of the eight incoming freshmen on the women’s team, seven attended high school in Iowa. The team will...

Iowa distance runner Nathan Mylenek leads the pack of the 1500-meter run at the Musco Twilight Invitational at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mylenek won the race with a time 3:52:06. The Hawkeyes won 10 events during the meet. The Iowa women ranked first with 183 points, and the men ranked fifth 76 points.

Mylenek stays the course on his way to NCAAs

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 21, 2019

The first few weeks of cross country senior Nate Mylenek’s freshman year of college were some of the hardest of his life. He struggled to balance his academic and athletic pursuits. An engineering major...

Iowa’s Nathan Mylenek picks up speed as he approaches the finish line of the men’s 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mylenek finishd second with a time of 18:16.0. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Cross country finishes on high note in Stillwater

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

In what was his tenth-consecutive race leading the Hawkeyes at a meet, senior Nate Mylenek advanced to the NCAA Cross Country Championship for the second year in a row after finishing fifth in Friday’s...

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