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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

Runners pump (& pump) iron

Runners pump (& pump) iron

October 1, 2015

The Hawk men’s cross-country team benefits from the weight room. by Adam Hensley [email protected] Unknown to most fans, weightlifting is a main staple of the Iowa cross-country program. The...

Purdue runner Caleb Kerr and Iowa runners Nate Ferree and Ben Anderson compete against each other at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the women's  title, and Wisconsin claimed the men's title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah O'Conner won the women's race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the men's race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Harriers look forward to tough Big Ten

September 28, 2015

A look at each Big Ten team as cross-country prepares for the conference season. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Entering this week, the Big Ten has four cross-country teams in the top 25...

The Iowa girls team stays in a pack at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the women's  title, and Wisconsin claimed the men's title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah O'Conner won the women's race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the men's race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Path of coaching

September 24, 2015

Q&A: Catching up with cross-country coach Layne Anderson By Connor Sindberg [email protected] Daily Iowan reporter Connor Sineberg caught up with cross-country head coach Layne Anderson...

Junior Sam McElhiney and Senior Daniel Huff battle towards the finish line during the men's 6k race on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015 at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

A long run from Iceland

September 23, 2015

Daniel Gardarsson, a native of Reykjavik, Iceland, runs in his first season with the Hawkeyes. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Around 3,090 miles. That is the distance between Reykjavik, Iceland,...

Iowa runner Kevin Lewis runs in the middle of the pack during the Big Ten Preview Men's 8k Race at Ashton Cross Country Course on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Lewis finished third overall and had a time of 24:44.72 on the race. Iowa Men finished second and the Women finished fifth overall. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Young harriers flash potential


September 17, 2015

Three Hawk freshmen show promise for the men’s cross-country team. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Three fresh Hawkeye faces have been turning some heads during their first two men’s cross-country...

Purdue runner Caleb Kerr and Iowa runners Nate Ferree and Ben Anderson compete against each other at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the women's  title, and Wisconsin claimed the men's title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah O'Conner won the women's race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the men's race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Men’s cross-country finishes second

Adam Hensley, [email protected] September 14, 2015

On Sept. 11, the Iowa men’s cross-country squad placed second at the Illinois State Invitational, finishing behind Illinois State by just 1 point. Anthony Gregorio and Ben Anderson placed ninth...

Junior Sam McElhiney and Senior Daniel Huff battle towards the finish line during the men's 6k race on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015 at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hawkeyes get another shot at Redbirds

September 11, 2015

Iowa travels to Illinois for the Illinois State Invitational. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Today, the Hawkeye men's cross-country squad will travel to Illinois State for the Illinois State...

Iowa City, Iowa- Iowa's Jon Michael Brandt on his way to winning the 3000-meters at the Iowa Invitational track meet in the Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, February 17, 2012. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

Two transition from runner to coach

September 10, 2015

Two former Hawkeye athletes get an introduction to the coaching world. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Transitioning from athlete to coach might be something many athletes strive for, but it...

Sophomore Michael Melchert and Senior Anthony Gregorio of Iowa move to the front of the pack after the start of their 6k race on Friday, Sep. 4, 2015 at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Harriers fall short but show promise

September 7, 2015

Running unattached, some freshmen steal the show for the Hawkeyes. By Adam Hensley [email protected] The Hawkeyes placed fourth in the Hawkeye Early Bird Invitational in their first contest of...

Penn state runner Matt Fischer races to catch Iowa runner Kevin Lewis at the Big 10 conference cross country meet on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Michigan State won the women's  title, and Wisconsin claimed the men's title. For individual titles, Michigan State runner Leah O'Conner won the women's race, and Wisconsin runner Malachy Schrobilgen won the men's race. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Hawk harriers young, eager

September 4, 2015

The cross-country roster possesses great depth heading into its first meet. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Thirteen. Some see this number as an ominous, unlucky sign of disastrous events to...