Xavier University Athletics
Thursday, April 27
Philadelphia, Pa.
5:30 p.m.
Xavier University
vs
Penn Relays
Track and Field Set for Penn Relays
04.26.17 | Track and Field
Xavier will compete at Franklin Field on April 27-28
CINCINNATI - Xavier outdoor track and field travels to Philadelphia, Penn., for the 123rd running of the Penn Relays. The three-day meet will be held at Franklin Field on April 27-29.
The Musketeers most recently competed at the Pacesetter Invitational, posting 28 top-10 finishes at the Pacesetter Invitational highlighted by two, first-place finishes.Â
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DATE:Â April 27-28
LOCATION: Franklin Field
MEET INFORMATION:Â http://bit.ly/2pzSMrG
LIVE STATS: http://bit.ly/2p4ui8s | WATCH LIVE: http://bit.ly/2q6CdAM
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"We're really excited to head back to the Penn Relays for the third year in a row. Due to injuries I had to make some last minute changes to both our men's and women's distance medley relay teams but I'm confident in each of the legs that we have competing. We also have a number of individuals competing in both distance and field events. The competition along with the expectations that come along with racing at the Penn Relays should push each of them as they chase NCAA standards."
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Over 200 athletes from more than 35 countries competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, whose spotlight on the world stage took them through the Penn Relays. The 2017 edition will once again bring the top athletes from around the globe as the next generation of superstars look to make their mark at Franklin Field. 2016 marked the 13th-straight year the Penn Relays has totaled over 100,000 spectators going to watch the world's greatest athletes in competition.Â
Founded in 1895 and officially named The Penn Relay Carnival, the relays gained recognition as the world's first and largest track and field relay meet and is the nation's longest uninterrupted collegiate meet. The event has drawn top high school, college and world-class athletes from around the globe and has been the scene of numerous American and world records.
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Xavier returns to action at the RedHawk Invitational on Saturday, April 29.
The Musketeers most recently competed at the Pacesetter Invitational, posting 28 top-10 finishes at the Pacesetter Invitational highlighted by two, first-place finishes.Â
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 PENN RELAYS INFORMATION |
DATE:Â April 27-28LOCATION: Franklin Field
MEET INFORMATION:Â http://bit.ly/2pzSMrG
LIVE STATS: http://bit.ly/2p4ui8s | WATCH LIVE: http://bit.ly/2q6CdAM
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 MEET OUTLOOK - COACH ORNER |
"We're really excited to head back to the Penn Relays for the third year in a row. Due to injuries I had to make some last minute changes to both our men's and women's distance medley relay teams but I'm confident in each of the legs that we have competing. We also have a number of individuals competing in both distance and field events. The competition along with the expectations that come along with racing at the Penn Relays should push each of them as they chase NCAA standards."
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 PARTICIPATING XAVIER ATHLETES |
| Date | Time (ET) | Athlete(s) | Event |
| Thursday | 5:30 p.m. | Sollman, Larkin, Chiller, Hines | DMR |
| Thursday | 7:40 p.m. | Aaron Peterson | 3,000-meter steeplechase |
| Thursday | 8:10 p.m. | Gina Genco | 3,000-meter steeplechase |
| Thursday | 8:45 p.m. | Allison Sinning | 5,000-meter run |
| Friday | 10 a.m. | Russell Platt | High jump |
| Friday | 2 p.m. | Zachary Polk | Long jump |
| Friday | 5:33 p.m. | Shepherd, Hernandez, Daniels, Parrelli | DMR |
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 ABOUT THE PENN RELAYS |
Over 200 athletes from more than 35 countries competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, whose spotlight on the world stage took them through the Penn Relays. The 2017 edition will once again bring the top athletes from around the globe as the next generation of superstars look to make their mark at Franklin Field. 2016 marked the 13th-straight year the Penn Relays has totaled over 100,000 spectators going to watch the world's greatest athletes in competition.Â
Founded in 1895 and officially named The Penn Relay Carnival, the relays gained recognition as the world's first and largest track and field relay meet and is the nation's longest uninterrupted collegiate meet. The event has drawn top high school, college and world-class athletes from around the globe and has been the scene of numerous American and world records.
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