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It is unknown exactly when Cross Country was invented. This is because man himself have been racing against each other sense the caveman era. It was deemed to be "manly" to be the faster man in the tribe. Over time, the races became more sophisticated and organized, to the point of where it is at today.
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How many miles are there in Cross country?
high school cross country races are 3.14 miles long. this is equale to 5 kilometers. in college boy's cross races are longer.
When was cross country skiing invented as a competitive sport?
It is not exactly clear when cross country skiing was invented as a competitive sport. It is accepted the first competitive races were held in Norway in 1879 and it has grown from there.
What is cross-country runner?
A cross-country runner is a runner who trains and races in a long distance race. The distance are usually 5k and up.
What relates to cross country?
Running, track and field, road races, 5ks?
How many miles do athletes run in cross country high school meet?
Most high school cross country races are 5 kilometers, which is about 3.1 miles.
What is a hurdle?
A Hurdle is something athleetes jump over in olympics,cross country races & more!
How do you play cross country running?
Running cross country is quite simple. the ultimate goal of the race is to get the lowest place possible. Cross country races can range from 3 miles to an 8k (5 miles) depending of level of competition.
Who invented cross country?
Since the creation of man we have been running so "depending on your belief system" God. But the Greeks held the first official races in the Olympics.
How many races are there in a high school cross country meet?
It depends on the size of the meet. Some races are combined races where all grades race together. Some races go by grade while some go by JV and Varsity races. Boy and girl races are not combined.
How different cross country races are there?
Generally it is 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, and up to 26 miles (marathon)
What are the different types of Horse Races?
cross country, show jumpig, point to point, racing . . . that's all i can think of ???
What is distance of high school cross country race?
The distance of a high school cross country race is typically a 5k (3.2 miles), however regular season races can range from 2.8 to 3.5 miles.
