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Picture perfect weather for the 122nd annual running of the Penn Relays

  • 122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.

    122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • 122nd running of the Penn Relays was held over the weekend at Franklin Field.

    122nd running of the Penn Relays was held over the weekend at Franklin Field. (Bastiaan Slabbers/for WHYY)

  • The crowd cheers as athletes compete on the track.

    The crowd cheers as athletes compete on the track. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • 122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.

    122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • A runner trips over the rail as he competes in one of the high school events.

    A runner trips over the rail as he competes in one of the high school events. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Feet, belonging to one of the thousands of spectators, dangle over the Wall of Fame on the far end of Franklin Field.

    Feet, belonging to one of the thousands of spectators, dangle over the Wall of Fame on the far end of Franklin Field. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • People peek through windows to get a glimpse on the races.

    People peek through windows to get a glimpse on the races. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Dezerea Bryant with Team USA Blue prepare for the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100 event. The race is won by the USA Red team.

    Dezerea Bryant with Team USA Blue prepare for the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100 event. The race is won by the USA Red team. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Carmelita Jeter comes over the finish line in the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100m event.

    Carmelita Jeter comes over the finish line in the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100m event. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Jesse Urikhob of team Namibia at the start of the 4x100 U.S.A. vs. the World.

    Jesse Urikhob of team Namibia at the start of the 4x100 U.S.A. vs. the World. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • An official is seen regaining himself after struggling with the sponsor finish banner as runner were approaching.

    An official is seen regaining himself after struggling with the sponsor finish banner as runner were approaching. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • The podium at the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100m event is for Jermaine Hamilton, Julian Foote, Rasheed Dwyer, Oshane Bailey of team Jamaica.

    The podium at the U.S.A. vs. the World 4x100m event is for Jermaine Hamilton, Julian Foote, Rasheed Dwyer, Oshane Bailey of team Jamaica. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • 122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field.

    122nd running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • One single U.S.A. fan amongst many rooting for Jamaica

    One single U.S.A. fan amongst many rooting for Jamaica (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • A runner in concentration and prayer before a heat.

    A runner in concentration and prayer before a heat. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • James Harris releases energy as he prepares to take over the button.

    James Harris releases energy as he prepares to take over the button. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • James Harris of team USA Blue spreads his arms as he crosses the finish line first in the 4x400 U.S.A. vs. the World, followed by Mike Berry of team USA Red and Hugo Souza of team Brazil.

    James Harris of team USA Blue spreads his arms as he crosses the finish line first in the 4x400 U.S.A. vs. the World, followed by Mike Berry of team USA Red and Hugo Souza of team Brazil. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Runners share in celebrating a victory.

    Runners share in celebrating a victory. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Dee Dee Trotter runs her portion of the 4x400m U.S.A. vs. the World.

    Dee Dee Trotter runs her portion of the 4x400m U.S.A. vs. the World. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend.

    Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend.

    Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

  • Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend.

    Besides the track championships athletes also compete in high jump, long jump, pole vault and hurdles during the weekend. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Thousands of athletes — some as old as 100 — converged on Penn Universities’ Franklin Field to compete in the 122nd Running of the Penn Relays.

Mild temperatures created near-perfect running conditions under picture perfect skies.

Visit pennrelaysonline.com for the results of all the competitions as they took place over the weekend.

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