cross-country race
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Who knew that learning how to finish a three-mile cross-country race translates to the fourth quarter of a close basketball game, when pressure is building, stamina is being tested and adversity is often peaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023
Vinzenz Geiger of Germany won the Nordic combined event last week, rallying from a deficit of 1:26 in the cross-country race, and placed seventh on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2022
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
A colonel identified Harris during a cross-country race.
From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2022
The next day was the day of the Inter-House cross-country race.
From The Pothunters by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
