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Yale Freshman Breaks 25-Year Javelin Record
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Yale Freshman Breaks 25-Year Javelin Record

A first-year athlete from Chile just shattered Yale's javelin record that stood for a quarter century. Constanza Acevedo launched herself into the history books and earned Ivy League Athlete of the Week honors in the process.

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Cornell Junior Runs 53.69 to Shatter School 400m Record
SportsFeb 12

Cornell Junior Runs 53.69 to Shatter School 400m Record

A college sprinter who didn't even run the 400 meters in high school just broke her school's record and became one of the top nine fastest runners in Ivy League history. Francine Stevens clocked 53.69 seconds at Penn State, proving that sometimes finding your event later means finding your greatness.

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Yale and Penn Set for Championship Tennis Showdown
SportsFeb 8

Yale and Penn Set for Championship Tennis Showdown

Two Ivy League powerhouses battled through intense semifinals to earn their spots in Sunday's women's tennis championship final. The Eastern College Athletic Conference tournament showcased thrilling comebacks and exceptional skill from collegiate athletes competing at their best.

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Penn Freshman Shatters 800m Record at Home Meet
SportsFeb 8

Penn Freshman Shatters 800m Record at Home Meet

University of Pennsylvania freshman Tiago Socarras broke a school record that stood for years, clocking the 13th fastest 800m time in the entire NCAA this season. The Penn Classic showcased breakthrough performances across the board, with multiple athletes setting personal bests and claiming top spots in Ivy League rankings.

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Las Vegas Teen Named Cooke Scholarship Semifinalist
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Las Vegas Teen Named Cooke Scholarship Semifinalist

A small-town New Mexico high school senior is one of 568 students nationwide competing for a $55,000 scholarship that could help him achieve his Harvard dreams. Antonio Romero's journey from Las Vegas, New Mexico to visiting Ivy League campuses shows what's possible when a community rallies behind talented students.

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Penn's Amelia Kristen Breaks School Record, Ranks 2nd in NCAA
SportsJan 24

Penn's Amelia Kristen Breaks School Record, Ranks 2nd in NCAA

University of Pennsylvania junior Amelia Kristen shattered her own school record in the pentathlon, scoring 4,199 points and ranking second in the entire nation. Her performance came just 10 points shy of the Ivy League record and inspired a wave of success across the Penn track and field program.

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