cross-country race

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However no medal went to the Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul who got loose on the course and sprinted to the finish line in a women’s cross-country race, finishing 20th.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Growing up, I wasn't very sporty and I remember coming last in a cross-country race when I was 14.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

The film, set in 1957 Modena, Italy, captures Ferrari in the tumultuous lead-up to the Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile cross-country race.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The impressive jump gave him a 44-second lead in the cross-country race, but he finished eighth after his unfortunate run in the cross-country portion.

From Fox News • Feb. 15, 2022

Winner of six-mile cross-country race showing typical expression of exhaustion.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)