Swelling Pride Greets Excelsior's Return to Penn Relays

PHILADELPHI, PA- Penn Relays Festival has always been about more than a staid tabulation of accolades. This many first place finishes, this many awards, this many shields and watches won. See full set of XLCR photos.

Shaks, Young & Coach Riley

It has become more than a track meet. The annual extravaganza is even more-a carnival of colors, flags and frivolity; of sights and sounds and easy camaraderie among friends, and good natured jousting between rivals. And for many alumni, whose annual presence helps to swell the attendance to record levels each year, 2013 represents a watershed year. See full set of XLCR photos."This is a new day!" said alumnus Errol Fisher, who was making his annual Penn Relays pilgrimage. READ More...