University of Pennsylvania’s Dylan Throop and Luke Johnson are gearing up to represent the men’s cross country team at the NCAA Cross Country Championship in Madison, Wis. Throop and Johnson secured their spots by finishing third and sixth at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional. This marks the first time since 2021 that Penn has had two male athletes at the championships. Throop had an impressive performance at the regional, finishing first for the Quakers with a time of 29:34.6, followed closely by Johnson in sixth place with a time of 29:41.3.
Throop previously placed second in the Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country Championship, setting a program record for the fastest time at the event. Johnson also had a strong showing at the championship, finishing 15th with a time of 23:25.9. The duo’s success has earned them recognition with weekly Ivy Awards throughout the season.
The NCAA Cross Country Championship will take place on Saturday, November 23 in Madison, Wisconsin, with the men’s 10k race starting at 11:10 a.m. Fans can follow the action live on ESPNU. This marks a significant moment for the Penn cross country program, as Throop and Johnson look to build on their success and make a strong showing at the national event. For the latest updates on Penn cross country, fans can follow @PennTrack on social media and visit PennAthletics.com. #FightOnPenn.
Source
Photo credit pennathletics.com
