Cross country dates back to the turn of the 20th century as an Olympic Sport when it was contested as a team and individual event at the 1904, 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Games. The Olympic spirit is still alive in the sport today as thousands of youth athletes compete throughout the fall in USATF's Junior Olympic Cross Country program.
The Junior Olympic Cross Country program culminates each December when more than 3,000 youth cross country runners hit the course to compete in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. Thousands participate, and the group narrows to the "best of the best" at the National Championships each December.
Video of Clare Carroll One Shoe Performance, courtesy of RETC
Dec 11, 2010: 2010 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
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