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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 Minnesota's 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...

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 finished 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 travels to Stillwater for NCAA Regionals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

For the Hawkeyes, NCAA Regionals in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is the team’s longest journey yet, and for several cross country seniors it will be their last meet of their careers. “I’m really excited...

UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

English tandem leads women’s swim/dive to success

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 6, 2019

Both freshman Millie Sansome and senior Hannah Burvill have been near the top of the leaderboard in almost all of their dual meet races so far this season, but that’s not all that the two Hawkeye standouts...

Runners begin the 6000 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. Drake UniversityÕs Adam Fogg finished in first place with a time of 18:06.8.

Mylenek, Kralovetz, lead cross country at Big Ten Championships

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

In a day of disappointment for the Iowa men’s cross country team, Nate Mylenek stood out once again. The accomplished senior added to his impressive career during Sunday’s meet, finishing 10th overall...

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.

Iowa cross country finishes off its season at Big Ten Championship

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 31, 2019

A season of hard work for the Iowa cross country team is reaching its final stretch as the Hawkeyes travel to Ohio State to race in the Big Ten Championship meet. “A sixth-place finish would be great,”...

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 quickens the pace at Pre-Nationals

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

The Iowa men’s cross country team continued its dominance over ranked teams this weekend at Pre-Nationals, where it finished ahead of No. 14 Oklahoma State, No. 15 Indiana, and No. 27 Arkansas. “The...

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 ready to make a statement at Pre-Nationals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

For the first time in 10 years, the Hawkeyes received consideration in the men’s national cross rankings. The recognition is exciting to be sure, but for senior Nate Mylenek, the work has just begun. “It’s...

Runners prepare to start 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 men’s and women’s races. Iowa State University runner Abby Caldwell finished in first place with a time of 14:02.

Cross-country travels to South Bend for Joe Piane Invitational

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 3, 2019

  After two weeks off, the Iowa cross-country is ready to hit the ground running at the Joe Piane-Notre Dame Invitational today. The meet will have by far the most crowded field sof Iowa’s meets...