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== Records and Champions ==

The Penn Relays have produced historic performances including world records, American records, and championship times that have stood for decades. Jesse Owens competed at the Penn Relays; Carl Lewis set records at Franklin Field; and countless other legendary athletes have raced the Penn Relays' straightaways. The meet's history encompasses much of American track and field's twentieth-century development, with Penn Relays performances marking milestones in the sport's evolution.<ref name="pennrelays"/>

High school and college athletes who compete at the Penn Relays often continue to professional and Olympic careers, with Penn Relays performances serving as early indicators of future success. The meet's scouting value—with college coaches and professional scouts attending—adds significance beyond the competition itself. For many athletes, the Penn Relays provide exposure that shapes their athletic futures.<ref name="pennrelays"/>