Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda won his third consecutive senior men's title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, dominating the race with a final margin of 18 seconds and leading Uganda to their best medal haul ever, while Ethiopia secured the team gold and Aregawi earned his fifth global silver medal.
Australia's Jessica Hull led their team to a surprising gold medal in the mixed relay at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, ending Kenya's winning streak and marking their first podium finish in this event, with France and Ethiopia taking silver and bronze respectively.
The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 marked the first US hosting in over 30 years, featuring over 450 athletes and highlighting the importance of cross country in athletics, with notable champions and a packed international schedule for 2026.
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The NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country rankings saw changes after Conference Championships, with BYU maintaining the top spot for the sixth week, while NC State and other teams like Florida, Oregon, North Carolina, Alabama, LSU, and Duke made notable moves, setting the stage for the upcoming regional and national championships in November.
The Week 3 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country Coaches' Poll sees top teams like BYU, NC State, and Florida maintaining their positions, with BYU remaining the unanimous leader. Several teams are preparing for upcoming races at Nuttycombe and Pre-Nationals, which are expected to shake up the rankings.
The NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country rankings have been released, with Iowa State maintaining the top spot after strong performances at recent meets, followed by Oklahoma State, New Mexico, Virginia, and Colorado. The season is heating up with teams competing across various meets, leading to shifts in the rankings and increased anticipation for the upcoming NCAA Championships.
The 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Cross Country season has begun, with BYU maintaining the top spot in the Week 1 USTFCCCA Coaches' Poll, followed by Oregon and NC State. Alabama made a significant jump in rankings thanks to a standout performance by freshman Caren Kiplagat. The poll reflects early season performances and regional representation, with teams preparing for the national championships in November.
The 2025 NCAA DI Men’s Cross Country Preseason Coaches’ Poll ranks Iowa State as the top team, projected to win its first national title since 1994, followed by New Mexico, Oklahoma State, BYU, and Wisconsin, with the season culminating in the championships on November 22 in Columbia, Missouri.
The 2025 NCAA DI Men’s Cross Country preseason regional rankings have been released, highlighting top teams and key athletes across various regions, with regional championships scheduled for November 14 to determine qualifiers for the NCAA Championships in Columbia, Missouri.
The 2024 Nike Cross Nationals Girls race is set to be a competitive event with teams and individuals from across the country vying for top positions. While the race could see a repeat of the Southwest region's dominance from 2023, the competition remains open with 22 teams and numerous top individuals participating. Despite expectations for dry conditions, rain is forecasted for race day, adding an unpredictable element to the event.
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.
BYU made history by winning both the men's and women's NCAA cross-country championships, becoming only the fifth team to achieve this feat. The women's team executed a strategic rally to finish with 147 points, while the men's team led from the start, finishing with 124 points. Key performances included Lexy Lowry and Casey Clinger leading their respective teams. This victory marks the women's second national title in five years and the men's second in six years, solidifying BYU's status as a distance-running powerhouse.
BYU's men's and women's cross-country teams, both ranked No. 1 nationally, aim to make history by winning both NCAA championships this Saturday in Wisconsin, a feat achieved by only four other schools. The teams have shown depth by winning regional meets while resting top runners. The men's team, led by coach Ed Eyestone, faces strong competition from Oklahoma State and others, while the women's team, led by All-American Lexy Lowry, seeks to reclaim the title they last won in 2021. This championship marks the final collegiate race for several key BYU athletes.
BYU's top-ranked women's cross-country team won the NCAA Mountain Region meet in Reno, Nevada, despite resting their top two runners, Lexy Lowry and Jenna Hutchins. The team placed four runners in the top 10, securing a victory with 47 points over Northern Arizona's 60. The BYU men's team also won their regional meet, holding out some top runners and finishing with 52 points. Both teams are set to compete in the NCAA championships in Wisconsin next week.