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Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis and 125 years of thrills: Penn Relays documentary celebrates its history

The Relays first took place in 1895, a year before the first Olympics. COVID essentially left it dormant since 2019, but the Franklin Field carnival will be back later this month.

Fans cheer as Team USA Red's Je'von Hutchison leads in the final leg of the USA vs. the World men's 4x400 race during the 125th annual Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Team USA Red won the event.
Fans cheer as Team USA Red's Je'von Hutchison leads in the final leg of the USA vs. the World men's 4x400 race during the 125th annual Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Team USA Red won the event.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer
    by Joe Juliano, For The Inquirer
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