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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa distance runner Nathan Mylenek leads the pack of the 1500m 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.

Hasenbank elevates Iowa cross country

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 30, 2019

For Iowa cross country head coach Randy Hasenbank, the plan was never to be a cross country coach. In fact, coaching of any kind was never in the cards.  “I was only interested in being a physical...

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 has big day at Woody Greeno Invite

Ben Playa, Sports Reporter September 22, 2019

The Iowa cross country team picked up where it left off from the Hawkeye Invitational, with both the men’s and women’s teams finishing first overall at the Woody Greeno Invite in Nebraska on Sept....

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 looks forward to the Woody Greeno this weekend

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter September 20, 2019

It has been a long but productive two weeks for Iowa since the Hawkeye Invitational. After both the men’s and women’s team put up strong numbers during the season’s opening race, the past few weeks...

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.

Cross-country boasts impressive history at Woody Greeno Invitational

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 18, 2019

The Iowa cross-country team is preparing for its third go at the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska. The meet is one Iowa has generally succeeded at in the past, finishing in the top-three...

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

Freshman cross country star Lea Kralovetz on upcoming season, her faith, and adjusting to college

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 16, 2019

With a major difference in training and a busier schedule all around, adjusting to college as a student can be particularly difficult as a first year. However, freshman cross country runner Leah Kralovetz...

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