The 2025/26 Tour de Ski began in Toblach with Kristine Stavås Skistad winning the women's freestyle sprint, while Jessie Diggins finished fourth, marking a strong start for her final Tour. The event highlighted the importance of speed, strategy, and resilience, with notable crashes and a focus on health and perspective as athletes prepare for the upcoming Olympic season.
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 Women’s Cross Country Preseason Coaches’ Poll ranks BYU as No. 1, with Oregon, NC State, New Mexico, and West Virginia following. The poll reflects expectations for the upcoming season, with BYU returning key athletes and Oregon seeking their first title since 2016. The NCAA Championships are scheduled for November 22 in Columbia, Missouri.
Addie Engel of Ohio State University won her second consecutive Big Ten title in the 6000m run, finishing with a time of 20:47.9. She was followed by Leane Willemse of Wisconsin and Makenna Veen and Katie Osika of Michigan State. Engel has been a standout performer for Ohio State this season, earning multiple accolades and awards. The team will now prepare for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships and aim to qualify for the NCAA Championships.
The No. 6 BYU women's cross country team emerged victorious at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, defeating No. 7 Oregon with a score of 42 points to 78. Lexy Halladay-Lowry led the Cougars, finishing fourth with a time of 20:01.5 for 6,000-meters. Three BYU athletes placed in the top 10, and four achieved personal-best times. This marks BYU's second win at the Bill Dellinger Invitational since 2019.