BYU Women's Cross Country Wins 2024 NCAA Championship with Unique Inspiration
The BYU women's cross-country team, inspired by the metaphor of caterpillars transforming into butterflies, won the 2024 NCAA national championship after a disappointing 14th place finish the previous year. Coach Diljeet Taylor introduced butterfly necklaces to symbolize embracing the journey and growth, which helped the team focus on progress rather than perfection. This mindset shift led to their triumphant first-place finish, with Lexy Halladay-Lowry as the top BYU finisher.