The University of Pennsylvania cross country teams concluded their regular season at the Haverford Invitational on Friday. In the men’s 4-mile race, Will Shaughnessy finished first with a time of 20:08.4, followed by Esfan Daya in second place. Despite running a partial team, the men did not score as a team. The Penn women dominated the 6k race, with Lara Cota leading the team with a personal-best time of 17:52.5. Sara Khiri and Kate Hos also finished in the top five with personal-best times. In the end, the women’s team secured first place with 28 points.
The upcoming Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country Championships will be Penn’s next challenge, set to take place on November 2 in Princeton. The Haverford Invitational proved to be a successful event for the Penn cross country teams, with strong individual performances leading to a first-place finish for the women and impressive showings from the men. The competition at the Ivy League Championships will provide a tougher challenge for Penn, but the team is optimistic about their prospects based on their performance at the Haverford Invitational. Fans can follow the team’s progress at the upcoming championships and continue to support their efforts on the cross country course.
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