Last time xc was in the olympics was Paris 1924
Last time xc was in the olympics was Paris 1924
XC should be a winter olympic sport.
Cross country steeplechase
Cross Country and trail running would be good additions. If they have open water swimming (another swimming event!) then either or both of those should be added.
XC2024 wrote:
Cross Country and trail running would be good additions. If they have open water swimming (another swimming event!) then either or both of those should be added.
Excelente ideas
Team Cross Country would be a great addition to the games. Maybe 12 km to distinguish it from the 10k track event?
Yes but it should be more than the glorified track meet on grass that passes for HS and collegiate XC in the US. Should have hills, water crossings and low barriers to be hurdled.
lazy orman wrote:
XC should be a winter olympic sport.
100%
march sadness wrote:
Last time xc was in the olympics was Paris 1924
You guys seem to think that if the Olympic label is put on an event, the masses will want to watch it and the athletes will take it seriously. The reality is that only distance running fans will watch and most of the top 5/10 guys will take a pass.
Cross country was rejected by the IOC last yr for Paris 2024.
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a34905258/cross-country-paris-olympics/
It would dilute things if it was put in the summer Olympics.
kirkandorules wrote:
lazy orman wrote:
XC should be a winter olympic sport.
100%
For the millionth time, all Winter Olympic sports require ice or snow to be incorporated in the event.
XC does not require ice or snow in order for it to happen.
It has to be a summer sport.
Nix the track 10,000 and have a 12K XC event.
Star wrote:
kirkandorules wrote:
100%
For the millionth time, all Winter Olympic sports require ice or snow to be incorporated in the event.
XC does not require ice or snow in order for it to happen.
It has to be a summer sport.
Nix the track 10,000 and have a 12K XC event.
What percent of the world never sees snow all winter long? Does the IOC think folks along the equator see a a few feet of snow each winter? The rule is stupid and racist by today's standards. Make them run on snow, it will fun to watch, but add XC to the winter Olympics.
Perch wrote:
Yes but it should be more than the glorified track meet on grass that passes for HS and collegiate XC in the US. Should have hills, water crossings and low barriers to be hurdled.
Yess. I remember asking my coach in HS if there were any iconic courses like Mt. SAC for collegiate XC and he said not really. I thought that was lame. It’s more fun when the times are so slow that you can’t relate them to a track performance at all and it’s all just about the race and the course.
Star wrote:
For the millionth time, all Winter Olympic sports require ice or snow to be incorporated in the event.
XC does not require ice or snow in order for it to happen.
It has to be a summer sport.
Nix the track 10,000 and have a 12K XC event.
so use a snowy course. even better.
XC on a snowy course in the winter would be great.
I think there should be a team event for distance in the summer, like an ekiden.
Star wrote:
kirkandorules wrote:
100%
For the millionth time, all Winter Olympic sports require ice or snow to be incorporated in the event.
XC does not require ice or snow in order for it to happen.
OK boomer. Ever seen the movie about the Jamaican bobsled team? They didn't need snow to practice their runs.
That's such a boomer rule that has no chance of surviving today's woke world. XC in the winter games will happen.
Star wrote:
kirkandorules wrote:
100%
For the millionth time, all Winter Olympic sports require ice or snow to be incorporated in the event.
XC does not require ice or snow in order for it to happen.
It has to be a summer sport.
Nix the track 10,000 and have a 12K XC event.
Completely agree, the 5000 and 10000 on the track are too similar anyway.
It would be much better than skateboarding and any event that involves a boat or a horse, except for rowing.
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