2024 USATF Cross Country Champs - Hocker, Teare, Kelati and more!!

Except for the fact that she got outkicked.

Do you not understand how this works? USATF has zero to do with who decides to enter.

By January, many college runners aren't allowed by their college coaches to still run cross country, because the coaches need them to run track for their college. After all, that's why the college coaches give out scholarships, so that scholarship runners can run for their college.

And many high school runners have already moved on to track.

There is no point in blaming USATF when they aren't the one making the decision as to who enters.

Might this explain the (late) Stephens withdrawl?

That's a narrow view of what USATF has control over. They could move up the date of the event to early December when it would be aligned better with the US season. That leaves a big gap before Worlds (in some years), but who cares.

Yes. And the extremely late Karrie Baloga withdrawal, whose coach decided that she should run a NAU home track meet yesterday.

That makes no sense. Most of these college U20 runners are only running in today's meet in order to qualify for Worlds.

If their college coach wouldn't let them run Worlds in February because it would conflict with their college conference indoor track meets, then there would be no point in December for them to try to qualify for Worlds when they had no intention to go.

I was thinking about one thing. Tell me if you agree.

Teare has to beat Hocker. If Teare - a strength based 1500/5 guy - can't beat Hocker, one of the US's best 1500 guys, at 10k, then it shows his endurance isn't good enough. If he has both less endurance and less speed than Hocker, he's pretty much screwed right?

The one caveat might be that Hocker was a much better high school xc runner but this course is pretty flat and is likely rock solid today so it should run like a 10k on the track. Wonder if the footing would be good enough for anyone to wear the marathon moon shoes.

looks like some of the turns are a bit slippery. How many times has Teare beaten Hocker at 1500 or mile? I think more often than the other way.

The footing is mostly fine, with a few muddy patches on the back side of the loop.

Anyone know how to watch from the UK? :(

My feeling is the chilly temps & biting wind make today's race more XC than track, despite the relatively flat course, and I trust Hocker more than Teare to better measure his effort over 10k. Whatever the separation btwn the two, I don't think today's result will indicate much about either's prospects long term, esp if both land on the podium.

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1. 1 Zariel Macchia New York [17] - 319 20:31.0 3:05.8
2. 2 Allie Zealand Virginia [17] - 323 20:31.9 3:06.4 | +1.0 1
3. 3 Jolena Quarzo Pennsylvania [18] - 314 20:44.0 3:18.6 | +13.0 1
4. 4 Mary Bonner Dalton North Carolina [18] - 321 20:46.7 3:21.0 | +15.7
5. 5 Maddie Gardiner Formula TC [17] - 307 20:48.2 3:19.8 | +17.2
6. 6 Ellie Shea Emerging Elites [18] - 305 20:53.3 3:24.2 | +22.3

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In-Progress Standings through 2KM 1 Weini Kelati Dark Sky Distance [27] - 207 6:51.0 3:32.5 / km

2 Emma Hurley Georgia [26] - 250 6:51.1 3:31.8 / km | +0.2

3 Kasandra Parker Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 210 6:51.2 3:31.4 | +0.2 6

4 Katrina Spratford-Sterling Arizona [33] - 228 6:51.4 3:33.1 | +0.4 3

5 Katie Camarena Colorado [26] - 251 6:51.6 3:31.9 | +0.7 3

6 Claire Green Peninsula Distance Club [27] - 215 6:51.6 3:32.3 | +0.7 1

7 Susanna Sullivan Virginia [33] - 227 6:51.7 3:32.4 | +0.7 4

8 Rosa Moriello Colorado [31] - 230 6:51.7 3:32.0 | +0.7 1

9 Abby Nichols HOKA NAZ Elite [26] - 211 6:51.8 3:31.9 | +0.9 1

10 Cailie Logue Kansas [25] - 233 6:52.0 3:32.0 | +1.0 1

11 Katie Izzo California [27] - 248 6:52.1 3:32.6 | +1.2 5

12 Allie Ostrander Washington [27] - 232 6:52.3 3:31.9 | +1.4

13 Lydia Olivere Under Armour Mission Run Baltimore [23] - 223 6:55.4 3:33.6 | +4.4 1

14 Madey Dickson Nebraska [27] - 254 6:58.5 3:34.9 | +7.5 2

15 Maggie Donahue Massachusetts [22] - 240 6:58.9 3:36.2 | +7.9

16 Angelia Rafter Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 209 6:59.1 3:38.0 | +8.2 3

17 Colett Rampf Colorado [32] - 253 7:07.9 3:42.4 | +16.9

18 Victoria Kingham Central Park TC - Tracksmith [28] - 205 7:13.6 3:43.5 | +22.6 2

19 Anna Kenig-Ziesler Pacers Running/GRC New Balance [23] - 213 7:13.9 3:44.2 | +22.9

20 Katherine MacCary Central Park TC - Tracksmith [26] - 206 7:14.1 3:43.6 | +23.1 1

21 Elizabeth Rose Sullivan Rhode Island [23] - 241 7:14.6 3:47.4 | +23.6 3

22 Carter Norbo Railroad Athletics [34] - 220 7:17.7 3:46.7 | +26.7

23 Cassidy Heaton Railroad Athletics [28] - 217 7:19.3 3:46.5 | +28.3 1

24 Kathryn Munks Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [25] - 208 7:24.2 3:52.1 | +33.2 1

Vestri scratch?

How did 4 runners in the Women's U20 get disqualified?

Allie O running smart tucked into the back of the lead pack. This is her weather

Alright, this was so predictable that kelati would dominate. Looking forward to the guys race, specifically Hocker and Teare do agaisnt the Bor’s.

1. 1 Weini Kelati Dark Sky Distance [27] - 207 13:41.8 3:25.4 1
2. 2 Katie Camarena Colorado [26] - 251 13:42.3 3:25.4 | +0.5 3
3. 3 Emma Hurley Georgia [26] - 250 13:42.6 3:25.9 | +0.9 1
4. 4 Katie Izzo California [27] - 248 13:43.2 3:26.0 | +1.5 2
5. 5 Claire Green Peninsula Distance Club [27] - 215 13:44.3 3:27.0 | +2.5 3
6. 6 Abby Nichols HOKA NAZ Elite [26] - 211 13:44.5 3:27.1 | +2.8 4
7. 7 Kasandra Parker Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 210 13:44.9 3:27.5 | +3.2 2
8. 8 Cailie Logue Kansas [25] - 233 13:45.1 3:28.6 | +3.4 5
9. 9 Katrina Spratford-Sterling Arizona [33] - 228 13:45.6 3:29.3 | +3.9 8
10. 10 Allie Ostrander Washington [27] - 232 13:45.7 3:27.8 | +4.0 2
11. 11 Susanna Sullivan Virginia [33] - 227 13:50.8 3:32.9 | +9.0
12. 12 Lydia Olivere Under Armour Mission Run Baltimore [23] - 223 14:01.1 3:36.4 | +19.4 1
13. 13 Maggie Donahue Massachusetts [22] - 240 14:05.9 3:35.5 | +24.1 1
14. 14 Madey Dickson Nebraska [27] - 254 14:08.8 3:37.5 | +27.0 1
15. 15 Angelia Rafter Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 209 14:10.8 3:39.3 | +29.0 1
16. 16 Colett Rampf Colorado [32] - 253 14:21.8 3:41.5 | +40.0 1
17. 17 Victoria Kingham Central Park TC - Tracksmith [28] - 205 14:32.9 3:43.6 | +51.1 2
18. 18 Anna Kenig-Ziesler Pacers Running/GRC New Balance [23] - 213 14:33.0 3:43.7 | +51.2
19. 19 Katherine MacCary Central Park TC - Tracksmith [26] - 206 14:37.5 3:47.7 | +55.7 1
20. 20 Elizabeth Rose Sullivan Rhode Island [23] - 241 14:47.2 3:51.5 | +1:05.5 1
21. 21 Carter Norbo Railroad Athletics [34] - 220 14:47.6 3:47.7 | +1:05.9 1
22. 22 Cassidy Heaton Railroad Athletics [28] - 217 14:49.7 3:47.8 | +1:08.0 1
23. 23 Kelly Calway Virginia [39] - 226 15:08.2 3:51.1 | +1:26.5 2
24. 24 Kristen Gray Maryland [30] - 236 15:15.9 3:56.7 | +1:34.1 2
25. 25 Kathryn Munks Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [25] - 208 15:17.7 4:03.3 | +1:36.0 1
26. 26 Natalie Daniels Northern Virginia RC [31] - 212 15:26.3 3:57.9 | +1:44.5 3
27. 27 Margaux Curcuru California [31] - 252 15:26.9 3:58.9 | +1:45.1 1
28. 28 Gabriella DeLay Railroad Athletics [32] - 218 15:28.0 4:04.5 | +1:46.2 1
29. 29 Arielle Zlotnick New Hampshire [22] - 235 15:41.5 4:04.7 | +1:59.7 1
30. 30 Lara Powell Colorado [27] - 239 15:44.4 3:59.5 | +2:02.6 3
31. 31 Mollie Geyer California [33] - 255 15:49.3 4:05.2 | +2:07.5 1
32. 32 Christine Guerrero California [33] - 256 15:51.1 4:02.2 | +2:09.3 3
33. 33 Chloe Connor Pacers Running/GRC New Balance [24] - 214 15:51.6 4:05.2 | +2:09.8 1
34. 34 Elizabeth Lauzon Virginia [36] - 238 15:52.7 4:10.4 | +2:10.9 3
35. 35 Emily Shertzer Pennsylvania [44] - 225 16:04.9 4:04.9 | +2:23.1 3
36. 36 Amanda Eller Shore AC [33] - 221 16:11.3 4:12.1 | +2:29.5 1
37. 37 Adair Gennocro California [28] - 243 16:11.7 4:13.2 | +2:29.9 1
38. 38 Emily Tucker California [29] - 242 16:49.6 4:20.1 | +3:07.8 3
39. 39 Maeve Roach District of Columbia [25] - 237 16:50.0 4:20.7 | +3:08.2 1
40. 40 Rachel Burchill Louisiana [27] - 231 16:50.0 4:20.2 | +3:08.2 2

Through 5km

1 Weini Kelati Dark Sky Distance [27] - 207 16:46.8 3:05.0

2 Katie Camarena Colorado [26] - 251 16:53.3 3:11.0 | +6.5

3 Emma Hurley Georgia [26] - 250 16:55.1 3:12.5 | +8.4

4 Katie Izzo California [27] - 248 17:00.9 3:17.7 | +14.1

5 Abby Nichols HOKA NAZ Elite [26] - 211 17:05.0 3:20.5 | +18.2 1

6 Cailie Logue Kansas [25] - 233 17:05.0 3:19.9 | +18.2 2

7 Katrina Spratford-Sterling Arizona [33] - 228 17:05.7 3:20.1 | +19.0 2

8 Claire Green Peninsula Distance Club [27] - 215 17:06.1 3:21.8 | +19.3 3

9 Allie Ostrander Washington [27] - 232 17:06.4 3:20.7 | +19.7 1

10 Kasandra Parker Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 210 17:07.2 3:22.3 | +20.5 3

11 Susanna Sullivan Virginia [33] - 227 17:20.8 3:30.0 | +34.0

Through 6km

1 Weini Kelati Dark Sky Distance [27] - 207 20:04.3 3:17.5

2 Emma Hurley Georgia [26] - 250 20:17.7 3:22.6 | +13.5 1

3 Katie Camarena Colorado [26] - 251 20:19.0 3:25.7 | +14.7 1

4 Katie Izzo California [27] - 248 20:31.0 3:30.1 | +26.7

5 Abby Nichols HOKA NAZ Elite [26] - 211 20:34.0 3:29.0 | +29.7

6 Cailie Logue Kansas [25] - 233 20:34.2 3:29.2 | +30.0

7 Allie Ostrander Washington [27] - 232 20:34.2 3:27.8 | +30.0 2

8 Katrina Spratford-Sterling Arizona [33] - 228 20:37.3 3:31.6 | +33.0 1

9 Kasandra Parker Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 210 20:40.0 3:32.8 | +35.7 1

10 Claire Green Peninsula Distance Club [27] - 215 20:44.1 3:38.0 | +39.8 2

11 Susanna Sullivan Virginia [33] - 227 21:02.3 3:41.5 | +58.0

12 Lydia Olivere Under Armour Mission Run Baltimore [23] - 223 21:11.7 3:38.3 | +1:07.5

13 Maggie Donahue Massachusetts [22] - 240 21:16.7 3:39.2 | +1:12.5

14 Angelia Rafter Hansons-Brooks Distance Project [24] - 209 21:26.3 3:42.7 | +1:22.0

15 Madey Dickson Nebraska [27] - 254 21:28.2 3:44.4 | +1:24.0

16 Colett Rampf Colorado [32] - 253 21:33.0 3:41.0 | +1:28.7

17 Anna Kenig-Ziesler Pacers Running/GRC New Balance [23] - 213 21:53.6 3:43.5 | +1:49.3

18 Victoria Kingham Central Park TC - Tracksmith [28] - 205 21:56.4 3:46.2 | +1:52.1

They said she a minor injury I think