I'm a huge fan of cross country races and have always wondered why that sport has never been included as a Olympic event. The proper xc courses i've seen used in various championship events have been truly awesome and the action combined with the world talent is amazing. My opinion, it would be more popular to watch over the marathon. Any thoughts or facts why XC hasnt been allowed?
They banned it as an event after the heat wave decimated runners in the 1924 Olympics. I wish it would return, honestly think 10k cross would be more fun to watch than 25 laps of the track
Mind...blown! Why has no one considered this before?!
Hey I have a novel idea!
Put it in the Winter Olympics!
Alan
They should put it in the Winter Olympics even though it isn't technically a snow sport.
The movement of the legs in deep snow is different from bare earth. And I like to think I learned something.
It isn't a solely winter sport, but there's nothing to say it can't be set up as one. Snow and ice would add a lot of risk and excitement to the proceedings... like the running version of speed skating where the risk of crashes mean that it's anyone's game!