United States Track & Field and Cross Country Running News | Top Stories, Headlines, Articles (2024)

6 Can't Miss Race Videos From The SPIRE Ohio Preview Meet Mark Dwyer Jan 29, 2024

A selection of the incredible action we saw on the track Saturday at the SPIRE Institute.

The Scoop: Last Chance No. 1s, Returns To The Track And More Cory Mull Jan 28, 2024

Another quality week of action is down, and with it came the return of several athletes to the track.

Zawatski Runs N.J. No. 4 All-Time/U.S. No. 1 Mile In Boston Jim Lambert Jan 27, 2024

The senior at Freehold Township took over the national lead in the mile by running 4:45.96 on Saturday in Boston.

WATCH: Tam Gavenas Nets U.S. No. 3 Effort In 3K At BU Cory Mull Jan 27, 2024

Tamrat Gavenas was no stranger to Boston University's indoor track.

Gatorade's State-By-State 2024 Boys XC Players Of The Year Cory Mull Jan 26, 2024

On Friday, Gatorade announced its state-by-state boys runners of the year during its annual listing of the top athletes across the sport.

The Top Seven Athletes To Watch At Last Chance Invitational Maxx Bradley Jan 26, 2024

Photo Credit: MileSplit - Take a look at some of the top athletes competing at the Last Chance Invitational in Birmingham, AL.

The Top Seven Athletes To Watch At Legends Of Alachua Cory Mull Jan 26, 2024

Check in for more information about the Legends of Alachua Meet scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Gainesville.

The Top Year-Over-Year Improvements In The Long Jump Maxx Bradley Jan 25, 2024

Who's made the biggest improvement in the long jump so far this season?

Throwback Thursday: Will Stone Holds On For Wild 1,600m Win Maxx Bradley Jan 25, 2024

Photo Credit: Jmathews50/MileSplit -- Three distance stars clashed over 1600m at the Last Chance Invitational in 2019.

Washington Township's Star Duo Are Making Waves In NJ Tim Casey Jan 25, 2024

Washington Township (NJ) has never had two athletes this good, and at the same time.

MileSplit50: Jelani Watkins Moves Up, Plus Other Shake Ups Cory Mull Jan 25, 2024

Check out the latest release of the MileSplit50 boys indoor track and filed rankings.

Information On All Our Live Streams This Weekend (1/25-1/28) Cory Mull Jan 25, 2024

The indoor track and field season is rolling along. This weekend will feature the last wisps of January.

Firefly Recovery Has Partnered With MileSplit This Season Cory Mull Jan 24, 2024

MileSplit has partnered with Firefly Recovery, a leader in sports recovery, to award winners of our National Performer of the Week series with custom gear.

'It Was So Surreal' Addy Ritzenhein Wins Gatorade POY Olivia Ekpone Jan 23, 2024

Katelyn Tuohy presents Addison Rtizenhein, the 2023 NXN champion, with the Gatorade National Girls Player Of The Year honor.

Xavier Drumgoole Did His Homework, Then Picked Stanford Tim Casey Jan 23, 2024

Xavier Drumgoole did his homework, evaluating every option when it came to determining his next move after high school.

Gatorade's State-By-State 2024 Girls XC Players Of The Year Cory Mull Jan 22, 2024

Gatorade announced its state-by-state girls cross country Players of the Year on Monday.

Jayden Horton-Mims Breaks 37-Year-Old PA State 300m Record John Davern Jan 22, 2024

Jayden Horton-Mims broke one of the longest tenured records in Pennsylvania State History on Saturday.

Cory Mull Jan 22, 2024

Our latest For The Record interview features Norwayne (OH) senior Dillon Morlock, the reigning New Balance Nationals Outdoor champion in the shot put.

The Top 15 Indoor Performances From This Past Weekend Cory Mull Jan 22, 2024

Check out the top 15 performances from the weekend in ever event.

National Girls Performer Of The Week Presented By Firefly Cory Mull Jan 22, 2024

Check in for Week 3 of the National Performer of the Week presented by Firefly.

National Boys Performer of the Week Presented By Firefly Maxx Bradley Jan 22, 2024

After another great weekend of track & field, it's time for the third installment of the National Performer of the Week. Who's got your vote?

The Scoop: Indoor Season Ramps Up With Top Performances Olivia Ekpone Jan 21, 2024

Despite the cold and snowy weather across the country, the competition was heating up over the weekend.

Zariel Macchia Claims USATF U20 XC Title Olivia Ekpone Jan 20, 2024

At the USATF U20 Cross Country Championships in Richmond, Virginia, Zarriel Macchia claimed the title.

MileSplit50: Mia Brahe-Pedersen Climbs To The No. 1 Spot Olivia Ekpone Jan 19, 2024

After sprinting two U.S. No. 1 marks against stiff competition at the VA Showcase, Lake Oswego's (OR) Mia Brahe-Pedersen moves up to the top of the leaderboard

On The Line: Previewing The CYUP Misfits Invitational Cory Mull Jan 19, 2024

Olivia and Cory discuss the CYUP Misfits Invitational, which will take place on Saturday in Chicago.

Will Any Girl Break 4:30 In The Mile This Indoor Season? Cory Mull Jan 19, 2024

We've had some historically great girls milers over the high school ranks.

Meet The boys Misfits Invite Mile Field Presented By HOKA Tony Jones Jan 19, 2024

it is a pretty level field anchored by TJ Hansen of Michigan

These Five Boys Recruits Upped Their Stocks At VA Showcase Tim Casey Jan 19, 2024

Check in with the top five boys athletes who upped their stocks at The VA Showcase.

United States Track & Field and Cross Country Running News | Top Stories, Headlines, Articles (2024)

FAQs

What is the history behind cross country? ›

A form of cross-country running in the early 19th century was called paper chasing, or hare and hounds—the “hares” started a few minutes before the others and left a trail of paper scraps to be followed by the “hounds.” Cross-country runners came to be known as harriers, after a small hound used to chase genuine hares.

What is cross country running? ›

Cross country running is a sport in which teams and individuals run races on outdoor courses over natural terrain. Races shall be run over courses confined, to the extent possible, to open country, fields, parks, golf courses, and grasslands. The traversing of paved roads should be kept to a minimum.

Is cross country a competitive sport? ›

- The Sport of Cross Country is a competitive team sport offered in the fall for students in grades 6-7-8. - Races are 1.5 miles for 6-7 and 2 miles for 8th grade. - The courses are mostly run across grassy fields, wooded paths, and have a mixture of hills and flat ground.

Is cross country the hardest sport? ›

Cross Country, not to be confused with track, may very well be the hardest physical sport this school has to offer. The amount of effort they put in week in and week out in order to be the best version of themselves is strenuous to say the least.

How many miles do you run in cross country? ›

Cross country involves racing anywhere between 2 and 6.2 miles, through fields, woods and the like.

What sport is harder cross country or swimming? ›

Cross-country and swimming are exceptionally harder and require more dedication than other sports such as football, wrestling, and rugby. However, swimming is by far more rigorous than cross-country.

Is cross country the healthiest sport? ›

XC is the healthiest sport. In a world of obesity, XC runners stay lean. The adaptations (RBC count, stroke volume of the heart, ratio of capillaries to muscle fibers, etc) are valued measures of a healthy body. Concussions, broken bones, and knee surgeries are fairly non existent in XC.

Is cross country harder than football? ›

Yeah, in cross country you've gotta go hard from start to finish there are no brakes, there's no time outs, there's no stopping. In football, you do have brakes, you do have those time outs but, you know you gotta stay focused you can't slip off at all.

What is the story cross-country about? ›

Plot. An African warlord known as the Tiger, aided by his crew of angry young men, horrifically murders author Eleanor 'Ellie' Cox and her entire family. Alex Cross and girlfriend Bree Stone go investigate, when Alex recalls Ellie had been his one time girlfriend, whom he had loved at one point.

What is the history behind the cross? ›

Although the exact time the Cross was made is unknown, the use of the Cross predates Christianity. The symbol dates to one of the earliest periods in human history, the Stone Age. Incisions of crosses were even found in Petroglyph drawings on European caves.

Why does XC stand for cross-country? ›

The Origin of the Term 'XC (Cross Country)'

The term XC was used to distinguish this type of cycling race from other types of cycling races such as road races, track races, and mountain bike races. The first XC race was held in 1924 and was known as the National Cyclists' Union Cross Country Championship.

Why do you do cross-country? ›

It will make you a better runner

Proprioception can be improved through things like cross-country training where you're having to be super aware of the changing gradient and terrain.

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