Students working out in the Harvard Athletics gym

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Athletics

Overview

Crimson Pride

It is easy to make athletics and physical fitness a regular part of your Harvard undergraduate experience. Nearly 80 percent of Harvard students are involved in some kind of athletics—and nearly everyone puts their Crimson pride to work cheering on friends and classmates.

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Varsity Sports

Harvard is home to 42 nation-leading Division I intercollegiate sports teams. Our outstanding varsity athletes excel in competition, fuel Crimson pride across campus, and carry on the rich legacy of Harvard Athletics.
  • student on boat
  • track student next to sign with her race time
  • students with dr edwards and james brown
  • Defensive back Garrett Sharp '24 does an end-of-practice drill with his teammates at sunup in Harvard Stadium.

Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide students the opportunity to play with a team in a fun, relaxed environment. Teams are organized by entryway and by House. First-years compete for the Yard Cup, and upperclassmen chase the Straus Cup.

Four people are playing flag football at night

Club Sports

There are many club sports that Harvard students can join—or you can start your own. Less formal than varsity competitions, club sports are a great way to meet new friends and compete in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

curling team

 

Recreational Fitness

There is a wide selection of recreational facilities on campus where you can practice, play, and participate when it works for you. We provide space and equipment for independent exercise, group activities, and recreational classes.

There are so many classes to choose from, such as step, pilates, muscle conditioning, aqua aerobics, kickboxing, and yoga.

Hemengway Gym.  Functional training space.
students tailgating outside of football game. they are holding a cardboard cutout of one of the players

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Facts & Figures

Statistics

  • 157 National or NCAA championships

  • 63 Student-athletes honored as Rhodes Scholars

  • 42 Varsity teams

  • 456 Ivy League titles

aerial image of Harvard athletic facilities

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