Christian Brothers Academy (NJ) won the 2024 DMR title with the 6th fastest time in meet history
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The Penn Relays may be known for speed, but the distance relays are where endurance, grit, and strategy shine brightest. Over the last decade, the 4x800m and Distance Medley Relay (DMR) have brought out some of the meet's most thrilling and tactical races, and the performances have only gotten stronger with time.
In the boys' 4x800m, Jamaican programs have asserted their dominance, turning Penn into a second home with their unmatched strength and fearless front-running. These distance squads have redefined what's possible on the Franklin Field oval.
Meanwhile, the Christian Brothers Academy boys return to the DMR with a mission: to chase down the meet record and add their name to a storied legacy of American distance excellence at Penn. With momentum on their side, all eyes are on the clock.
And don't overlook the Union Catholic girls, who already hold the meet record in the DMR-and are coming back in 2024 looking sharper, stronger, and more prepared than ever to lower it even further.
Here's a look back at the best of the decade in the 4x800m and DMR-where every leg, every lap, and every lean at the line helped define a decade of distance greatness.