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

COROS MS50: Record-Breaking Times Moves Sadie Engelhardt Up Olivia Ekpone May 16, 2024

After her record-breaking performance in the mile, Venutra's (CA) Sadie Engelhardt moves up to No. 1 on the COROS MileSplit50 rankings.

COROS MileSplit50: Fastest Man Christian Miller Is New No. 1 Cory Mull May 16, 2024

In the newest release of the COROS MileSplit50, Creekside's Christian Miller, the world's current fastest man at 100m, moved up to No. 1.

On The Line: Breaking Down The Top CIF State Storylines Cory Mull May 16, 2024

Check out this clip from the most recent episode of On The Line, with the crew discussing the CIF State Outdoor Championships.

The Top Year-Over-Year Improvements In The 400m So Far Gabriel Hernandez May 16, 2024

As we near the end of the regular outdoor season, lets take a look at whose improved the most in the 400m

The Top 3,200m Storylines At The RunningLane Championships Cory Mull May 15, 2024

Checking in on the top 3,200m storylines heading into the RunningLane Track Championships.

The Past, Present And Future Of Kansas Star Clay Shively Maxx Bradley May 15, 2024

Trinity Academy (KS) Clay Shively is nearing the end of one of the most successful running careers in Kansas history.

On The Line: Diving Into Top Florida State Title Storylines Cory Mull May 15, 2024

The MileSplit crew breaks down the Florida State Outdoor Championships, which begins on Wednesday and features Class 1A.

Future Stars Weekly: These Underclassmen Mean Business Gabriel Hernandez May 15, 2024

Check back in on three underclassmen who are re-writing history in big ways.

Tommy Latham Cracks 4:02, Breaks Georgia State Record Maxx Bradley May 13, 2024

Tommy Latham, a junior out of Marist (GA) ran the second-fastest 1600m time in the country this spring, picking up another state record.

National Girls Performer Of The Week (5/6-5/12) Gabriel Hernandez May 13, 2024

Check back in for this week's National Girls Performer Of The Week.

A Dive At The Line, And A Georgia State 400m State Record Cory Mull May 13, 2024

State championship races are won and lost between the margins.

National Boys Performer Of The Week (5/6-5/12) Maxx Bradley May 13, 2024

Take a look at the eighth slate of nominees for the National Boys Performer of the Week.

Ambodai Ligons Drops Speedy 1:51 800m At CIF SS Finals Cory Mull May 12, 2024

Cathedral's Ambodai Ligons put down a 1:51 to win the 800m at the CIF SS Finals on Saturday in Moorpark.

Long Beach Poly, Wilson Among CIF-SS Finals' Biggest Winners Ryan Blystone May 12, 2024

Long Beach rivals Poly and Wilson had a banner day at the CIF-SS Division finals and so did many others who battled for championships and to extend their season

Braelyn Combe Drops Fastest 1,600m Effort At CIF SS Finals Cory Mull May 12, 2024

Watch out for Braelyn Combe over the next few weeks.

Vance Nilsson Nets 300mH National Record, Dips Under 35 Cory Mull May 11, 2024

Vance Nilsson set his sights on the 300 meter hurdle national record on Saturday at the AIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Ben Smith Enters Into Elite Company With Historic Shot Put Cory Mull May 11, 2024

Sometimes all you need is a moment. That's what Ben Smith captured on March 6 at the Fond du Lac Quad meet.

WATCH: Jimmy Wischusen Takes Down Loaded Loucks Mile Cory Mull May 11, 2024

The boys mile at the Loucks Games featured a breakaway in the final lap from a New Jersey standout.

Haz East CC/WR/TF Alum Charles Johnson Fights UFC FN Sat-STL Chris Auckley May 11, 2024

Former Hazelwood Central All-State middle distance, cross country runner, and wrestling competes in UFC Fight Night in STL May 11.

Flashback Friday: Putman's Wild 800m Win Gabriel Hernandez May 10, 2024

Photo Credit: David Nguyen / MileSplit - This Flashback Friday we are looking back at the 2023 Loucks Games.

Throwback Thursday: Sidi Njie Breaks Georgia 400m Record Maxx Bradley May 09, 2024

Photo Credit: Raymond Tran/California MileSplit - Relive Sidi Njie's 400m state record from the 2023 GHSA 7A State Championships.

The Top Year-Over-Year Improvements In The 100m So Far Maxx Bradley May 09, 2024

With just over a month left in the high school outdoor season, let's take a look and see which sprinters have made the biggest jump over the years in the 100m.

Ryan McClay May 09, 2024

Previews, Live Streams, Photos, Videos, Recaps. All of it will be right here for all four locations!

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

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What is the difference between cross country and track and field? ›

From this, cross country consists of running long distances. On the other hand, track is more of a short-distance sport where the most someone can run is the 3200-meter race. Track athletes are either considered a sprinter or long-distance.

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What is cross country track? ›

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.

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What is cross country in school? ›

Cross Country or "XC" is long distance running. How long? Roughly 3 miles to 5 kilometers. Running terrain can consist of dirt, grass, concrete, and hills. A Team: 7 runners make up a Varsity or Frosh-Soph squad.

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What are cross country distances? ›

Over 900 men's cross country teams and over 1000 women's cross country teams compete in the three divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Men usually race 10 km (6.2 mi) or 8 km (5.0 mi), and women usually race 6 km (3.7 mi) or 5 km (3.1 mi).

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Is XC or track harder? ›

The cons of both sports are similar; however, cross country is more high-impact for the body, so one is more injury prone as you run on different terrains more strain is added than running on a flat cushy surface which is why the right running shoe is key.

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Is cross country a hard sport? ›

“You have to put in a lot of effort to get what you need.” Success in cross-country certainly does not come easy, and for multiple reasons. First, unlike track runners, cross-country athletes have to run for farther distances and times, meaning that good stamina is a must.

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What is a cross country runner called? ›

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.

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Is track and field hard? ›

The mix of sprints, distances and hurdles on the running side, then combining jumps, throws and vaults in the field events make track and field easily one of the most difficult high school sports.

Does cross country make you slower for track? ›

Will doing cross training make me slower? Tony: No. It's not going to make you slower. If you have high resistance and a lower cadence and are basically spinning at a lower R.P.M. with a higher resistance, that could make you slower.

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What age can you start cross country? ›

Ages 13 to 15

This may be the age when your young runner joins a school cross-country or track team with a more structured training program. Take caution, though: Overuse injuries can become a concern as children up their training, warns Dr. Calabrese.

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Why kids should run cross country? ›

What happens in XC season is something truly magical. The team learns to invest into something bigger than themselves or their own agendas. They invest in relationships, learn the true value of a team, and want to see others succeed more than themselves. It's a natural pathway of leadership development.

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Why is it called track and field? ›

The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running and racewalking.

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What does XC stand for? ›

'XC' is an abbreviation for Cross Country with the X representing 'Cross' and the C abbreviating 'Country'.

What is a good 5K time for girls? ›

Females

Age group	Time (minutes and seconds)
20–29	20:15
30–39	20:58
40–49	21:36
50–59	24:03

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Is it XC or CC? ›

XC – A common abbreviation for cross country. You may also see CC used from time to time. YES Athletics– Youth Enduro Sports is a national youth sports organization. Our league is a member of YES and all of CMAC's meets are sanctioned by this governing body.

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What is the difference between field and track? ›

These 44 events can be divided in to their different event areas beginning by separating track events (all of the running and walking events), from field events (all of the throwing and vaulting events). There are also two multi-events, the decathlon and heptathlon, which combine disciplines from both track and field.