In track and field, every point counts, demonstrated by dramatic finishes at Penn Relays and Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Championship.

By the Numbers
  • The Penn women's team won the 4x400 relay by a margin of 0.5 points to secure the Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Championship.
  • The women's pole vault saw a tie for sixth place, with athletes gaining 0.5 points for their teams based on slight differences in clearances.
  • Cornell narrowly beat Princeton in the 4x800 relay by 0.29 seconds, affecting the final standings and points distribution.
State of Play
  • Penn women's track team clinched the Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Championship with a narrow victory over Princeton, highlighting the importance of every point.
  • The men's and women's teams at Penn saw record-breaking performances at the Penn Relays, showcasing their competitiveness and skill in the field.
What's Next

The Penn women's lacrosse team secured a top eight seed in the NCAA tournament, hosting games against Richmond, Duke, and Loyola (Md.).

Bottom Line

In the world of track and field, as demonstrated by Penn's victories, the margin for error is razor-thin, emphasizing the critical nature of each point in achieving success.